Key Responsibilities 

Payroll Operations & Leadership 

• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-regional payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery. 

• Provide expert advice and guidance on all payroll matters, acting as the escalation point for complex operational and compliance issues. 

• Recruit, develop, motivate, and manage team performance, providing the necessary guidelines and tools to achieve individual and team objectives. 

Governance, Compliance & Policy 

• Develop, implement, and maintain global payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure data integrity and audit readiness. 

• Ensure strict compliance with all international, national, and local payroll, tax, and labor regulations. 

Process Improvement & Transformation 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including the automation of systems and standardization of payroll processes to enhance operational efficiency. 

• Lead the design and implementation of best practices within the payroll function. 

• Support system implementations, upgrades, testing, and optimization efforts. 

• Utilize data-driven insights and performance metrics to identify opportunities, support recommendations, and make informed decisions. 

Stakeholder & Vendor Management 

• Build and partner effectively with a network of key stakeholders and senior management to maintain payroll data accuracy, manage contract negotiations, monitor service performance, and align escalations with optimal outcomes. 

• Finalize and present strategic plans and business cases to senior management for approval. 

Complex Case & Project Management 

• Manage complex payroll matters. 

• Lead and oversee payroll-related projects and transformation initiatives. 

• Proactively identify and analyze business issues and opportunities, evaluating and deciding on high-impact solutions.