Global Payroll Director

Role Overview

• Lead, coach, and develop the global payroll team, creating a collaborative, accountable, and people-first environment
• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across the US, Canada and Australia to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing across all current and future geographies
• Own global payroll strategy for corporate development initiatives, including M&A due diligence, integration, and organic country expansions, ensuring compliant, scalable, and employee-centric solutions
• Manage relationships with external payroll vendors, including the evaluation and selection of payroll vendors to support future international payroll operations
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll processes including payroll tax reporting, compliance filings, year-end W-2 or equivalent statement delivery globally
• Facilitate change management for any payroll matters by guiding stakeholders through new processes and training, with the employee experience in mind
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and labor requirements across countries, including SOX controls, data privacy, and withholding/taxation rules
• Provide oversight and administration for complex payroll transactions, including equity compensation-related payroll transactions e.g., RSUs, ISOs and NSOs
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Legal, Tax, Internal Audit to ensure alignment and integration of payroll processes with overall business objectives
• Embrace and lead automation to innovate where appropriate, to standardize workflows and scale for future growth
• Partner with HRIS on implementations, configurations, data integrity, and process optimization
• Drive payroll strategy and execution on initiatives including acquisitions, expansion into new countries, system enhancements, etc.
• Conduct regular payroll audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for continuous improvement
• Other projects assigned to ensure continued career development

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive global payroll experience, preferably within a public company
• Experience with high-growth, mid-to large-sized (2500+ employees) organizations
• 3-5 years of experience in a leadership or strategic role
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional work experience.
• Experience with payroll and equity administration systems (e.g. Workday ADP, Fidelity), with demonstrated proficiency with the Workday Payroll module preferred
• Familiarity with international payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements including payroll implications for equity-based compensation including stock options, RSUs, etc.
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and communicative, with the ability to work seamlessly cross-functionally and across time zones
• Comfortable operating in a high-growth, dynamic, and global environment
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to translate raw data into actionable financial insights
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 10-15%
• Proven experience in public or pre-IPO environments with a strong command of SOX controls and IPO readiness preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent designation preferred.

Tech Stack

• C++

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Professional development