What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Payroll Director position at Confidential Company?
Global Payroll Director
NYC | Hybrid schedule (4 days in office)
We're partnering with a leading global financial services firm to hire a Global Payroll Director. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing the company's end-to-end global payroll function, including payroll operations, governance, accounting, controls, compliance, vendor management, and payroll strategy across multiple jurisdictions.
Key highlights:
- Lead and develop a global payroll team
- Own payroll governance, controls, and audit readiness
- Partner closely with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR, and senior leadership
- Oversee payroll implications of equity compensation (RSUs, stock options, etc.)
- Drive payroll technology, automation, and process improvements
Requirements:
- 10 years of progressive payroll leadership experience
- Multi-state U.S. payroll expertise with global payroll exposure
- Strong payroll accounting, SOX/internal controls, and audit experience
- Experience managing equity compensation through payroll
- Experience leading teams and managing outsourced payroll vendors
- CPP designation preferred
- Experience with major payroll platforms and HCM/ERP systems (Ceridian Dayforce a plus)
Compensation:
$200-300k total comp $50-100k equity
Salary : $200,000 - $400,000