Global Payroll Director: Strategy, Compliance & Growth

Schwarze Industries, Inc.; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group is seeking a Director of Payroll to lead strategy, operations, and governance for North America, with accountability for multiple entities and pay frequencies. You will supervise four direct reports and collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, Internal Audit, IT, and business leaders.

The role emphasizes scalable payroll operating models, compliance, and continuous improvement while leveraging ADP Vantage and Workday Payroll expertise in a global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 12+ years of payroll experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience with ADP and Workday Payroll platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations, governance, and compliance across U.S. and Canada.
• Oversee timing, accuracy, reporting, and controls for multiple entities.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, and IT on payroll initiatives.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

ADP Vantage

Workday Payroll experience

Leadership

Governance & controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP Vantage

Workday Payroll

Job description

Alamo Group is seeking a Director of Payroll to lead strategy, operations, and governance for North America, with accountability for multiple entities and pay frequencies. You will supervise four direct reports and collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, Internal Audit, IT, and business leaders.

The role emphasizes scalable payroll operating models, compliance, and continuous improvement while leveraging ADP Vantage and Workday Payroll expertise in a global context.