Payroll Director

Frazer Jones; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global staffing firm is looking for a Director of Global Payroll. This pivotal role involves leading the design and implementation of a unified payroll solution across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of payroll experience, including global operations leadership. The position offers a base pay range of $180,000 to $225,000 annually, along with opportunities to build foundational systems and lead strategic initiatives. This is a full-time role in the Human Resources field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership of global operations.
• Success in implementing new payroll platforms.
• Knowledge of international payroll compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage a global payroll function.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, tax, and reporting requirements.
• Build and manage a global payroll team.

Skills

Progressive payroll experience

Leadership of global payroll operations

Experience with Workday HCM

Vendor management skills

Attention to detail

Analytical capability

Tools

Workday Payroll

CloudPay

Job description

Recruiting World-Class Total Rewards Professionals Across the U.S.

Representing a newly formed global organization, we are proud to be leading the search for a Director of Global Payroll. This newly created role will design, implement, and manage a best-in-class global payroll function, consolidating multiple country payrolls into a unified, compliant, and efficient solution.

This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to build foundational systems, lead strategic initiatives, and shape the payroll experience for employees worldwide. As the Director of Global Payroll, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the design, implementation, and integration of a new global payroll solution across multiple countries
• Partnering with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless integration with Workday HCM
• Establishing global payroll governance, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Building and managing a high-performing global payroll team
• Overseeing vendor selection, management, and performance
• Ensuring compliance with payroll, tax, and reporting requirements in all operating countries
• Maintaining robust internal controls in collaboration with Audit and Legal teams
• Supporting accurate payroll accounting, reporting, and funding processes
• Driving process standardization and scalability for growth and new market entry
• Providing payroll expertise for M&A, divestiture, and new entity stand‑up activities

To be successful in this role our client is looking for a:

• Professional with 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership of global, multi-country operations
• Proven success implementing new payroll platforms or transforming global payroll operations at scale
• Hands‑on experience with Workday HCM, Workday Payroll, CloudPay, and third‑party integrations
• Strong knowledge of international payroll compliance, taxation, and statutory reporting
• Ability to lead complex, cross‑functional projects and manage change effectively
• Skilled in vendor management and service delivery oversight
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical capability
• Preferred: Experience in carve‑outs, start‑ups, or new company stand‑ups
• Preferred: Professional certifications such as CPP, GPMI, or equivalent international designation

Base Pay Range

$180,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting