Director, Global Payroll

Alteryx Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Connectivity Plus stipend

Home office reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Alteryx is seeking a Director, Global Payroll to lead the worldwide payroll delivery team across multiple countries, partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, and Technology to ensure compliant and employee-centric payroll operations. Drive AI-enabled process innovation and automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Reporting to the VP, Finance Strategy & Operations, this role requires 10+ years in payroll with 5+ years in leadership within a global company, and a strong track record in M&A

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, HR, or Finance.
• CPP designation preferred.
• 10+ years payroll experience with 5+ years leadership in a global company.
• Experience with global expansion, payroll setup, and M&A integrations.
• Strong knowledge of global tax, reporting, and payroll compliance.
• Deep experience with ADP Workforce Now, Celergo and Workday HRIS.
• Proven success leading payroll transformation initiatives and AI adoption.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate payroll processing in 15+ countries per policy and laws.
• Enhance automation between Workday HRIS and ADP; streamline integrations.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of AI tools for payroll efficiency.
• Manage payroll setup for new entities and regional expansion (M&A).
• Foster a culture of innovation, standardization, and process re-engineering.
• Provide prompt customer service and resolve payroll issues; apply AI root-cause analysis.
• Develop a high-performing global payroll team; mentor and coach.
• Report key KPI’s to CFO; maintain internal controls and compliance checks.
• Oversee department structure and workload for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor changes in global payroll legislation and update systems accordingly.
• Ensure timely filing of payroll returns and issue of W-2 equivalents.

Skills

Leadership

Global payroll

AI automation

Process improvement

Cross-functional

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting/Finance/HR)

CPP designation

Tools

Workday HRIS

ADP Workforce Now

Celergo

Job description

Meet the Moment with Alteryx

We're living through a once-in-a-generation shift in how work gets done. Data, automation, and AI are quickly becoming the center of every business decision - and Alteryx is leading the transformation.

You'll be working on the challenges that sit at the heart of modern business. No matter your role, the work you do will help organizations move faster, see more clearly, and tackle questions that used to feel impossible.

If you're ready to meet the moment with innovation, curiosity, and excellence, there's a place for you here.

The Director, Global Payroll will lead and develop the global payroll delivery team to optimize and process payroll across numerous countries. Reporting directly to the VP, Finance Strategy & Operations, we are looking for a forward-thinking, innovation-driven leader who embraces technology and continuous improvement to transform our global payroll operations.

This role will drive AI-enabled process innovation, leveraging platforms like Workday HR, ADP Workforce Now and Celergo, and emerging automation tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

This leader will serve as a strategic partner to HR, Finance, Legal, and Technology, ensuring global payroll is compliant, employee-centric, and continuously evolving through technology and intelligent automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of the Company’s payroll in 15+ countries, in accordance with global policies, procedures, and legislative compliance requirements (including tax and labor laws).
• Partner with HR and our Transformation Office to enhance automation between Workday HRIS and ADP and other third party benefit providers to streamline processes and improve payroll accuracy.
• Lead the evaluation, adoption, and implementation of AI tools and advanced automation tools to streamline payroll processing, error detection, and reporting.
• Manage setup of payroll for newly established entities and support expansion into new regions, including integration of payroll systems through M&A activities.
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the payroll team; identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process re-engineering.
• Provide prompt, friendly, and efficient customer service to employees and ensure payroll issues are escalated and resolved, including AI-enabled root cause analysis and predictive solutions.
• Motivate and develop a high-functioning global payroll team, instilling best practices and promoting continuous learning.
• Report executive KPI’s to the CFO on key payroll metrics.
• Enhance and maintain robust internal controls, including adoption of AI-supported anomaly detection and compliance checks.
• Oversee department structure and workload to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor and implement changes in global payroll legislation, proactively updating systems and processes accordingly.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of required payroll returns and issuance of W-2 and equivalent forms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, HR, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
• 10+ years of over payroll experience with 5+ years of leadership experience in a global company.
• Demonstrated experience with global expansion, payroll setup, and M&A integrations.
• Strong technical knowledge of global tax, reporting, and payroll compliance.
• Deep experience with ADP Workforce Now and Celergo and Workday HRIS;
• Demonstrated success leading payroll transformation initiatives, including intelligent automation, finance outsourcing, and AI adoption.
• Strong leadership skills with a willingness to take a hands-on approach as needed.
• Proven excellence in customer service, team development, and operational delivery.
• Experience driving change management and digital transformation in a global setting.

Compensation

Alteryx is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. Final compensation is determined by several factors, including but not limited to relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

The base salary range for this role in the United States is $180,000 - $200,000 This role is also eligible for a target annual bonus of 20% of base salary, based on individual and company performance.

In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, this role includes clear forms of additional compensation, such as:

• A monthly Connectivity Plus stipend of $150 to support remote work-related expenses
• An annual $200 home office reimbursement

Alteryx offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and flexible time off
• Mental health support and wellness reimbursement
• Career development and education assistance

Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Benefits & Perks

Alteryx has amazing benefits for all Associates which can be viewed here.

For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Alteryx will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.