Global Payroll Director

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 13As a Global Payroll Director, you will oversee and manage payroll operations across multiple countries and regions worldwide. Your primary focus will be on developing and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, as well as driving process improvements. You will lead a team of payroll professionals and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of global payroll practices, and the ability to navigate complex payroll landscapes. Key Duties: - Execute the global payroll strategy, aligning business objectives and compliance requirements. - Oversee end-to-end global payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing for multiple countries and regions. - Maintain strong relationships with local payroll providers and vendors to ensure seamless payroll delivery. - Ensure compliance with global payroll regulations, tax laws, and social security requirements in each jurisdiction. - Steer process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of global payroll operations. - Stay updated with evolving payroll regulations, industry trends, and emerging technologies in global payroll management. - Lead and manage a team of payroll professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, finance, legal, and IT, to streamline payroll processes and data integration. - Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, and other stakeholders for audits and compliance checks. - Coordinate year-end payroll processes, including tax reporting, annual statements, and compliance filings globally. - Stay informed about industry’s best practices and participate in professional networks or associations to foster knowledge exchange. Qualifications: - Proven experience as a Global Payroll Director or similar leadership role, overseeing global payroll operations. - In-depth knowledge of global payroll practices, regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements across multiple countries and regions. - Strong understanding of statutory deductions, tax rates, social security requirements, and benefits regulations globally. - Extensive experience in managing relationships with global payroll service providers and vendors. - Proficiency in using payroll software or systems for end-to-end global payroll processing. - Excellent understanding of HRIS systems and their integration with payroll systems. - Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. - Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive process improvements and optimize payroll operations. - Strong analytical skills to assess payroll data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. - Ability to navigate complex payroll landscapes, adapt to changing regulations, and manage risks. - Understanding of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements in handling employee information. - Proficient in using MS Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment with a customer-centric mindset. - Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in global payroll regulations and best practices. 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Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. 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