Global Payroll Director — Scale & Compliance with Equity

Aristocrat Gaming; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat Gaming is seeking a Sr. Global Payroll Director to lead international payroll across regions including EMEA, North America, LATAM, Australia, and Asia. You will shape payroll strategy, build scalable processes, and guide a high-performing team in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple functions and time zones, focusing on compliance, security, and process optimization to drive excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in global payroll management.
• Understanding of international, federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with collaborators at all levels.
• Experience with payroll system build and implementation, particularly in a global context.
• High attention to detail and dedication to maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide insightful mentorship on payroll matters.
• Strong dedication to continuous improvement and innovation in payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full cycle of domestic and international payroll processing for US and global subsidiaries, ensuring flawless execution and compliance.
• Provide strategic mentorship to optimize payroll processes for scalability across various regions.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing payroll team, encouraging a positive, collaborative environment.
• Ensure team members are subject matter experts and primary points of contact for payroll inquiries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as P&C leaders, Accounting, Finance, and Audit to align payroll with broader organizational goals.
• Engage with collaborators across different time zones to ensure effective communication and execution of business objectives.
• Develop and complete strategic plans to scale and optimize global payroll operations.
• Build and implement internal controls and workflows to guarantee compliance with payroll, tax, and benefits regulations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with international, federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Stay updated on wage laws and regulations to ensure systems align with current standards.
• Lead the build and deployment of global payroll systems, ensuring compliance with data security regulations.
• Manage complex payroll-related queries and ensure timely resolution of issues, maintaining high service quality.

Job description

Aristocrat Gaming is seeking a Sr. Global Payroll Director to lead international payroll across regions including EMEA, North America, LATAM, Australia, and Asia. You will shape payroll strategy, build scalable processes, and guide a high-performing team in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple functions and time zones, focusing on compliance, security, and process optimization to drive excellence.