Global Payroll Director

Hale International; United States; Remote; USD 189,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing international technology organisation is seeking a Global Payroll Director to pioneer payroll strategy and operations. In this fully remote position, you'll design payroll processes, lead a transforming team, and integrate payroll systems during acquisitions. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of global payroll experience, a strong foundation in Workday Payroll, and proven leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of $210,000+, plus a 20% bonus and equity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of payroll experience, focusing on global payroll operations.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll.
• Experience leading payroll integration during mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement payroll processes and internal controls.
• Build payroll dashboards and reporting capabilities.
• Grow and develop the payroll team.

Skills

Global payroll operations

Workday Payroll

Payroll integration projects

Leadership

Mergers and acquisitions

Tools

Workday Payroll

Payroll systems

Job description

Global Payroll Director – $210,000+ base + 20% bonus & equity – Fully Remote

We are partnering with a fast‑growing, international technology organisation seeking a Global Payroll Director to lead payroll strategy, operations, and transformation. This is a high‑impact leadership role for someone who thrives in scaling environments and enjoys building best‑in‑class payroll functions from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust payroll processes, internal controls, and timelines to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations across multiple regions.
• Partner with internal teams to build payroll dashboards and reporting capabilities that deliver actionable insights and improved visibility for leadership.
• Collaborate with HR and systems teams to improve Workday employee self‑service functionality, streamlining processes and enhancing user experience.
• Grow and strengthen the payroll team, hiring top talent and developing staff to support a complex, global organisation.
• Enable global growth by establishing compliant payroll processes in new jurisdictions. Lead payroll integration during acquisitions and work closely with HR, Legal, and Tax teams to ensure smooth transitions.
• Manage the integration of payroll systems from newly acquired businesses, ensuring alignment with company standards and seamless employee experiences.
• Maintain strong internal controls, manage payroll‑related audits, and ensure accurate and compliant compensation reporting.
• Workday Payroll and HCM, global payroll systems, reporting dashboards, employee self‑service modules.

Experience Required

• 8 plus years of payroll experience, with a strong focus on global payroll operations across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM
• 5 plus years of hands‑on Workday Payroll experience
• Proven experience leading payroll integration projects
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and the associated payroll/HR integration
• Familiarity with Professional Employer Organisation models and transitioning payroll in‑house
• Leadership experience in scaling payroll teams and building processes in complex organisations

This is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative, strategic leader who enjoys balancing global payroll operations with transformation projects. You will work closely with key stakeholders, drive process improvement, and lead a growing payroll function in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

If you are a forward‑thinking payroll leader ready to shape the future of a global payroll function, apply today!