Opportunity
As the Director-Global Payroll, this role is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of payroll operations across the enterprise. The Director-Global Payroll will lead a team of payroll professionals to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees in multiple countries while maintaining compliance with local regulations and company policies.

This role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of payroll processes and systems.

Responsibilities
Develop and implement global payroll strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with local regulations and company policies.Manage the global implementation of Workday Payroll and consolidate timekeeping systems to improve data accuracy and reporting  Provide direct and indirect leadership to a global payroll team, including regional managers, local payroll staff, and external vendor partners. Global payroll operation oversight across 30+ countries, supporting a workforce of over 30,000 associatesDirecting the processing of payroll for employees in multiple countries, including data collection, validation, calculation, and distribution of payments.  Ensure timely and accurate reporting of payroll data to internal stakeholders, finance, and external authorities as required.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, finance, legal, and IT, to streamline payroll processes, optimize systems, and resolve issues.Stay up-to-date with changes in payroll laws, regulations, and best practices globally, and implement necessary changes to ensure compliance.Manage relationships with external payroll vendors, ensuring service levels are met and contracts are adhered to.Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance the payroll experience for employees.Prepare and manage the payroll budget, monitor expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities.Act as a subject matter expert on payroll matters, providing guidance and support to stakeholders across the organization.