overseeing the end‑to‑end payroll, Time and Attendance, and Expense Reporting functions across several countries
ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery for a globally distributed workforce spanning multiple countries, jurisdictions, tax regimes, and service delivery models
drives strategy, controls, technology adoption, and continuous improvement while partnering with HR, Finance, Tax and local operations
accountable for meaningful career development conversations and regular coaching and feedback
set global strategy, roadmap and governance to ensure consistent policies, controls and service levels across regions
own end‑to‑end delivery for all entities, including multi‑country payroll runs, statutory reporting, year‑end processes and reconciliations
ensure global compliance with local payroll, tax, social security and statutory reporting requirements
lead remediation where gaps exist
implement and enforce payroll controls (SOX/internal controls), audit readiness and vendor oversight
manage relationships with outsourcing partners, local providers, banks and tax authorities; negotiate SLAs and commercial terms
deliver executive reporting and dashboards on payroll metrics, risks and program status; present to senior leadership
own business continuity planning for payroll and incident response for payroll failures or security events
Requirements
15+ years of progressive payroll / finance/HR/ shared services leadership experience, including multi-country operations
Demonstrated governance leadership across Payroll and Compliance/Controls
Proven ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment; strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
Strong knowledge of payroll and T&A practices, operational acumen, service delivery and vendor management
Experience driving transformation (standardization, process re-engineering, automation, analytics, ERP/financial systems enablement)
Strong understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, and operational risk management
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or related field required; CPP required, Payroll certified (ideal), MBA and/or CPA/CA/CIMA preferred (or equivalent)