CGP : International Payroll Director

Century Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client to fill the role of Director of Payroll in Los Angeles, CA. The position focuses on managing both domestic and international payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely compensation while staying compliant with regulations.

Qualified candidates will have extensive payroll management experience, strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws, and hands-on experience with Workday or similar systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience across domestic and international populations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations, taxes, wage/hour compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Workday payroll or HCM systems.
• Experience managing complex payroll elements including equity, deductions, garnishments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee domestic and international payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely pay.
• Manage payroll activities across multiple units and entities with consistency.
• Review payroll data and related transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with internal teams and external providers to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Lead payroll staff and oversee reporting, audits, and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Certified Payroll Professional credential

Tools

Workday

HCM systems

Workforce administration

Job description

Director of Payroll

Los Angeles , CA Contract Human Resources $75/HR to $85/HR 08/20/2026

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking an InternationalDirector of Payroll to assist their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting pay rate of $75.00 to $85.00 per hour.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee domestic and international payroll operations to ensure employees are paid accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Manage payroll activities across multiple business units, legal entities, and payroll structures while maintaining operational consistency.

Review payroll data, employee records, compensation changes, benefit deductions, and related transactions for accuracy and compliance.

Partner with internal teams and external payroll providers to resolve payroll issues, improve processes, and support business requirements.

Lead and develop payroll staff while overseeing reporting, audits, compliance initiatives, and process improvement projects.

Requirements:

Extensive payroll management experience supporting large, multi state and international employee populations.

Deep expertise in U.S. payroll regulations, tax requirements, wage and hour compliance, and payroll operations.

Hands on experience with Workday payroll, human capital management, or workforce administration systems.

Previous experience managing payroll processes involving equity compensation, benefits deductions, garnishments, and other complex payroll elements.

Ability to oversee multiple payroll cycles, business units, and company codes within a fast paced environment.

Qualifications:

Certified Payroll Professional credential.

Strong knowledge of international payroll practices and experience working with global payroll providers.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Proven leadership experience managing payroll teams and collaborating effectively across departments.

Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with employees, executives, vendors, and external service providers.

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