Director, Payroll (Onsite - Plano, TX)

Samsung Electronics America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Purchase Program

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Program

Wellness Incentives

MBO bonus

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America is seeking a Director of Payroll to lead accurate, timely payroll for NA subsidiaries in the U.S. and Canada. The role oversees payroll operations, tax/compliance, controls, vendor management and budget while driving automation and continuous improvement of payroll services.

The Director partners with HRIS, Data Management, Finance and Samsung HQ to ensure compliant payroll operations across entities and multi-state environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• 10+ years of payroll experience, including 5+ years leading payroll teams in a multi-entity environment.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. payroll tax and wage-and-hour compliance.
• Experience with enterprise payroll and HCM systems (Workday, UKG, ADP).
• Strong controls, reconciliation and audit experience (SOX/ICFR).
• Experience owning vendor relationships, contracts, licenses and budget in a payroll/shared services environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll for multiple entities and pay groups in U.S. and Canada, including multi-state processing.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and internal controls; SOX/ICFR readiness.
• Drive automation and process improvements; define KPIs and SLAs.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, licenses and payroll budget.
• Lead, coach and develop the payroll team and build succession plans.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Multi-entity payroll

US payroll tax

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Workday

UKG

ADP

Job description

Position Summary

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship Headquartered in Plano, TX, Samsung Electronics America (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. Across each of these areas, our work drives innovation, eco-nomic growth and workforce opportunity in the United States. For nearly five decades, Samsung has been at the forefront of technological advancements, investing over $100 billion and creating more than 20,000 jobs nationwide. Our mission? To integrate cutting‑edge products, services, and AI technology to deliver smarter, sustainable, and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA offers opportunities to work alongside global visionary thinkers and innovators who are passionate about making a difference. Explore the exciting opportunities at Samsung Elec‑tronics America and discover how you can make an impact. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.

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Role and Responsibilities

The Director, Payroll leads accurate, timely and compliant payroll for Samsung’s North America subsidiaries across the U.S. and Canada. The role owns payroll operations, tax and compliance, controls and audit, and vendor and budget management, and drives automation and continuous improvement of payroll services. The Director reports to the NA SSC Lead and partners closely with the SSC Transformation function (HRIS, Data Management and AX), HR Operations, Finance and Samsung HQ.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations Lead end-to-end payroll for multiple entities and pay groups, including multi-state U.S. and Canada payroll. Ensure accurate processing of pay, bonuses, equity, benefits deductions, garnishments and off‑cycle payments. Manage year‑end processing, including W-2s and related filings. Partner with Global Mobility on expatriate payroll processing, including allowance calculation and reconciliation against HQ data [confirm ownership split with Global Mobility].
• Compliance & Controls Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll and tax regulations. Own payroll controls, reconciliations and audit readiness, including ICFR/SOX. Partner with Finance, Tax, Benefits and Legal on payroll accounting and compliance matters.
• Systems & Improvement Partner with the SSC Transformation function (HRIS and Data Management) on payroll systems, integrations, upgrades and data integrity (Workday and UKG). Lead process automation and standardization to improve accuracy and efficiency. Define payroll KPIs and SLAs and report performance. Partner with the AX (AI Transformation) team to identify, prioritize and deliver AI and automation opportunities across payroll processes.
• Vendor & Budget Management Own payroll vendor relationships and ensure vendor SLAs are met as defined and agreed to by both parties. Manage payroll vendor contracts, licenses and budget, and approve related spend within delegated authority.
• Leadership Lead, coach and develop the payroll team, and build succession and cross‑training. Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll issues, subsidiary leaders and Samsung HQ stakeholders. Anticipate future knowledge, skills and abilities, perform a skills gap analysis, and build the team’s capability for an increasingly automated payroll operating model.

Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field. 10+ years of payroll experience, including 5+ years leading payroll teams in a multi‑entity, multi‑state or multi‑country environment. Deep knowledge of U.S. payroll tax and wage‑and‑hour compliance. Experience with enterprise payroll and HCM systems (e.g., Workday, UKG, ADP). Strong controls, reconciliation and audit experience (SOX/ICFR). Experience owning vendor relationships, contracts, licenses and budget in a payroll or shared services environment.

Preferred

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification.
• Hands‑on experience leading payroll process automation.
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional projects, such as system implementations.
• Experience in a shared services environment.
• Canadian payroll experience, including CRA remittances and year‑end requirements.
• Experience with expatriate or global mobility payroll, including allowance processing and reconciliation with headquarters.

Benefits

Benefits @ Samsung - https://www.samsung.com/us/careers/benefits/ Regular full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 12 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 12 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

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