Global Payroll Transformation Director

International Flavors and Fragrances; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is seeking a Director, Global Payroll to lead the transformation, implementation, and stabilization of the global payroll function for the Food Ingredients business as it becomes standalone. You will drive Day 1 readiness across 45+ countries and about 5,700 employees, delivering a compliant and scalable operation.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong global payroll expertise, project execution discipline, and vendor management to support the

Qualifications

• Extensive global payroll leadership experience.
• Experience leading payroll implementations or transformations across countries.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution, implementation, and stabilization of the global payroll function across 45+ countries for the Food Ingredients business.
• Drive Day 1 readiness and ensure a compliant, scalable payroll operation post go-live.
• Manage vendor coordination, milestones, risks, and governance for a successful stand-up and steady-state operation.

Job description

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is seeking a Director, Global Payroll to lead the transformation, implementation, and stabilization of the global payroll function for the Food Ingredients business as it becomes standalone. You will drive Day 1 readiness across 45+ countries and about 5,700 employees, delivering a compliant and scalable operation.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong global payroll expertise, project execution discipline, and vendor management to support the