Assistant Director – Global Payroll
Core
Lead the strategy, systems, and people for a global payroll function across 50+ countries, transforming it into a strategic, data-driven service.
Role type
Senior IC payroll operations leader
Builds
Scalable, compliant, and effective global payroll operation
Domain
Global Payroll & HR Operations
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Global payroll operations leadership, UK and US payroll legislation expertise, team management, stakeholder influence, strategic planning, process improvement, audit and tax reconciliation
Preferred skills
International payroll knowledge, CIPP or CPP qualification
Technologies
Payroll systems (implied)
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a global payroll team; oversee high-volume weekly and monthly payroll cycles; turn complex payroll data into meaningful dashboards and insights; lead payroll audits, tax reconciliations, and year-end statutory requirements; act as senior escalation point for complex matters; build relationships with external providers and auditors.
