Director - People & Culture Operations; Global

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic Director, People & Culture Operations to lead our Global P&C Operations team. Reporting to the VP, Total Rewards & Technology, you will oversee a large global team of professionals responsible for delivering the team member life‑cycle journey, including payroll and accounting functions, benefits administration and tools, time management, and support of our contact centre. Leveraging Workday, your team plays a critical role in the end‑to‑end lifecycle of the team member experience across our organization.

This role requires a unique blend of operational excellence, deep payroll expertise, technological & AI acumen, and strategic vision to ensure seamless delivery of people services while driving continuous improvement and innovation. You will be accountable for ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient operations with an immediate focus on optimizing HR operations.

• Lead and optimize end‑to‑end People & Culture operations, utilizing SAP and Workday systems
• Oversee a large team of operations professionals in the HR, Payroll and Benefits areas of expertise, fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services for team members, including all related government reporting and complex scenarios in equity, executive compensation and benefits
• Lead the AskP&C team member support function, ensuring exceptional service delivery for team members via a variety of intake channels
• Develop and monitor operational metrics, SLAs, and KPIs to measure effectiveness, identify trends, and drive data‑informed decision‑making
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including Pension & Benefits, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Systems, Analytics and Business Partners to ensure seamless operational support
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, privacy laws, employee tax regulations, and internal and external audit requirements across operational processes
• Lead vendor management for payroll providers, HRIS platforms, and service delivery partners, ensuring optimal performance and value
• Design and implement process improvements, automation initiatives, and self‑service capabilities to enhance efficiency of the team, including laser focus on leader and team member experience
• Lead change management initiatives for system implementations, process transformations, and organizational transitions that impact team members
• Develop business continuity and disaster recovery plans for critical P&C operations systems and processes
• Provide strategic insights and reporting to senior leadership on operational performance, risks, and opportunities

• Operational Excellence:
  Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize complex HR operations at scale with focus on accuracy, efficiency, experience and compliance
• Technology Leadership:
  Deep expertise in HR technology platforms with ability to drive digital transformation and leverage technology for operational improvement. Experience in multi‑system environments is optimal
• Strategic Vision:
  Ability to balance day‑to‑day operational demands with long‑term strategic planning and global scalability
• Service Orientation:
  Commitment to exceptional team member experience with customer‑centric mindset and service delivery excellence
• Analytical Thinking:
  Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities with comfort using data to drive decisions and measure outcomes
• Stakeholder Management:
  Exceptional ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Change Leadership:
  Proven success leading large‑scale transformations, system implementations, and organizational change initiatives
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Outstanding written and verbal communication with ability to translate complex operational concepts for diverse audiences
• Vendor Management:
  Strong negotiation and relationship management skills with external service providers

• Leadership courage to try new ideas, have difficult conversations, make tough decisions and identify and action on key opportunities
• Embrace change…