HR Director, Global Payroll
$180,000–$250,000 year
On-siteDeerfield, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead the design and execution of the global payroll transformation strategy, transitioning from fragmented regional models to a standardized global solution across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. Oversee end-to-end payroll operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance while managing a complex outsourced vendor ecosystem. Drive the evolution of a shared services operating model, implementing new platforms, integrations, and governance standards to improve data visibility and operational efficiency. Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and regional stakeholders to align strategy with business priorities and manage vendor contracts. Ensure robust internal controls, audit readiness, and adherence to global tax and statutory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive global payroll leadership experience
- Proven experience leading global payroll transformation initiatives (multi-country, multi-region)
- Deep expertise in outsourced payroll delivery models and vendor governance
- Experience operating in a global shared services or COE environment
- Strong knowledge of global payroll compliance, tax regulations, and statutory requirements
- Experience integrating payroll with enterprise systems (e.g., Workday or similar HCM platforms)
- Demonstrated ability to lead in complex, matrixed, and highly regulated environments
- Strategic thinker with the ability to execute in complex, global environments
- Strong operational rigor with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and process excellence
- Collaborative and influential leader with strong stakeholder management skills
- Change leader with experience driving large-scale transformation initiatives
- Data-driven mindset with focus on reporting, analytics, and decision support
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