Director of Global Payroll & Mobility - 940

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Quantinuum seeks a seasoned Director of Global Payroll & Mobility to lead payroll operations, time and attendance, mobility programs and relocation support across a growing global workforce. You will partner with Finance, Legal and Total Rewards to ensure compliance, accuracy and a seamless employee experience.

Based in Broomfield, CO with potential for limited remote days, you will build governance, automate processes, manage vendor relationships and drive continuous improvement in payroll and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience.
• Minimum 5+ years managing global payroll operations and teams.
• Experience supporting multi-country payroll environments.
• Due to US contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, or eligible status).
• Due to national security rules, not a PRC or Russian national unless a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end global payroll operations across countries and entities.
• Oversee time and attendance administration and payroll integrations.
• Manage global mobility, immigration, relocation and compliance programs.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Total Rewards to govern payroll and equity taxation.
• Establish controls, audits, and governance to ensure audit readiness.
• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll/mobility team.

Skills

Global payroll leadership

Mobility & immigration

Payroll platforms

Payroll taxation

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Compliance & audits

Cross-functional partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Celergo

Workday

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Director of Global Payroll & Mobility, responsible for leading Quantinuum's global payroll operations, time and attendance administration, mobility programs, immigration processes, and relocation support.

This role will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across a rapidly growing global workforce, while providing a seamless employee experience throughout payroll and mobility-related processes. The successful candidate will partner closely with Finance, Legal, Total Rewards, HR.

This an onsite role based in Broomfield, CO. Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week, with approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Payroll Operations

• Lead end-to-end global payroll operations across all countries and entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Establish payroll governance, controls, audit processes, and operating procedures.
• Manage payroll provider relationships and service delivery performance.
• Partner with Finance on payroll accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy and operational efficiency.

Time & Attendance Administration

• Own global time and attendance processes and supporting systems.
• Ensure integrity of employee time data and payroll integrations.
• Monitor exception reporting and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Establish controls and audits to improve compliance and data quality.

Global Mobility & Immigration

• Oversee global mobility programs, including international assignments, transfers, visas, and work permits.
• Manage relationships with immigration counsel and mobility service providers.
• Coordinate payroll, tax, and compliance requirements associated with cross-border employee movement.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations while supporting business mobility needs.

Relocation Administration

• Manage global relocation programs and vendor relationships.
• Oversee relocation benefits administration and employee support services.
• Monitor program effectiveness, cost management, and employee experience.

Equity Administration Partnership

• Partner with Total Rewards, Finance, and Legal to support equity administration processes.
• Ensure proper payroll treatment and taxation of equity transactions.
• Support employee education and inquiries related to payroll impacts of equity awards.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain compliance with global payroll, employment tax, and labor regulations.
• Ensure payroll records and supporting documentation remain audit ready.
• Lead internal and external audits related to payroll and mobility processes.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement necessary process changes.

Leadership & Governance

• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll and mobility team.
• Establish KPIs, SLAs, and reporting mechanisms to measure operational effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of customer service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive leadership on operational risks, workforce planning, and growth initiatives.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience.
• Minimum 5+ years managing global payroll operations and teams.
• Experience supporting multi-country payroll environments.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxation, compliance, and audit controls.
• Experience with ADP, Celergo, Workday, or global payroll platforms.
• Experience supporting equity administration and payroll taxation.
• Mobility, immigration, or expatriate administration experience.
• Experience supporting a high-growth technology or public-company environment.
• Strong analytical and process improvement capabilities.

$187,000 - $243,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target.

The pay range for this role is $187,000 - $243,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.