Global Payroll Director — Lead Compliance & Growth

Pinnacle Consulting & Recruitment; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Consulting & Recruitment seeks a Global Director of Payroll in Pittsburgh, PA. You will lead payroll operations across the U.S. and international regions, including the UK, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing.

You will partner with HR, Legal, Finance, Benefits, and external providers to drive governance, controls, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing payroll team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPP designation preferred.
• 10+ years payroll leadership experience across multi-state/country environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead global payroll operations across U.S. and international locations, including the UK.
• Establish and maintain payroll governance, policies, controls, and SOPs.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee compliance with payroll laws and regulations.
• Monitor payroll performance with key metrics (accuracy, timeliness, compliance).
• Identify payroll risks and implement corrections and improvements.
• Oversee payroll tax withholdings, filings, and year-end reporting.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, Benefits, and external providers.
• Lead and develop the payroll management team.
• Support payroll integrations with HRIS and timekeeping systems.

Skills

Global payroll leadership

Cross-border experience

Payroll governance

Data analysis & reporting

Communication

Project management

Payroll team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting/Finance/Business)

CPP designation preferred

Tools

Workday

Ceridian

Other payroll platforms

Job description

Pinnacle Consulting & Recruitment seeks a Global Director of Payroll in Pittsburgh, PA. You will lead payroll operations across the U.S. and international regions, including the UK, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing.

You will partner with HR, Legal, Finance, Benefits, and external providers to drive governance, controls, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing payroll team.