Global Payroll Transformation Director – Food Ingredients

IFF; Kansas; On-site; USD 168,105 - 240,150; Full time

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Director of Global Payroll to lead the execution, implementation, and stabilization of the global payroll function as the Food Ingredients business transitions to a standalone organization. The role will ensure Day 1 readiness, operational excellence, and future-state ownership, with a future‑state US Payroll Lead scope.

The position requires commanding leadership in a complex multinational environment, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance across countries as

Qualifications

• Extensive global payroll leadership experience.
• Experience leading payroll implementations/transitions across multiple countries.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, governance, and controls.
• Vendor management experience in a global payroll context.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution, implementation, and stabilization of the global payroll across 45+ countries.
• Own the project plan, milestones, risks, and readiness activities.

Skills

Global payroll leadership

Payroll implementations

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

IFF is seeking a Director of Global Payroll to lead the execution, implementation, and stabilization of the global payroll function as the Food Ingredients business transitions to a standalone organization. The role will ensure Day 1 readiness, operational excellence, and future-state ownership, with a future‑state US Payroll Lead scope.

The position requires commanding leadership in a complex multinational environment, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance across countries as