Sr. Dir, Global Payroll

At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date:
Sep 29, 2026

Location:

Tualatin, OR, US, 97062

Worker Category:
On-site Flex

The Global Finance Group drives financial strategies based on expert understanding of Lam'sbreakthrough technologies, the semiconductor market, and the global business environment.

They manage our company's financials and relationships with our investor community to ensurewe have the strong financial foundation to fuel innovation and growth.

Lam Research is looking for an experienced candidate to lead the implementation and operation of a global payroll, time recording and processing structure. This is a newly created role with two distinct phases of work. First, is the design and rollout of a global payroll and time operating model including but not limited to: selecting and implementing a global time and attendance platform and a global payroll aggregator, consolidating the multiple existing provider relationships, building the retained organization, and migrating twenty countries in waves.

Second, the incumbent runs that operation on an ongoing basis, owning payroll delivery, statutory compliance, controls and vendor performance for all worldwide employees

The role reports to the Vice President, Corporate Controller within the Chief Accounting Officer organization rolling up within the Finance and Controllership organization. Payroll is among the largest expense lines the company manages; it posts directly to the general ledger, and it carries SOX controls, statutory filings and audit exposure that belong to Controllership.

The initial phase of the role is solution confirmation and development of a detailed business case and implementation plan including the following:

• Translate the approved model into a detailed design covering process, platform, vendor network, organization and controls.
• Development of global payroll policies and governance
• Lead vendor selection and contracting for the global time and attendance platform, the global payroll aggregator, and the in-country processors including evaluation, negotiation, and service levels,
• Own the platform, integration and data. data standardization and cleansing
• Sequence and execute migration in a phased approach
• Design and recruit the retained organization.

• Ensure accurate, on-time payroll in every country, every cycle.
• Own the pre- and post-payroll control framework, variance review and approval, off-cycle…