Director, Global Payroll

Greater Boston Area (Hybrid) | $180,000-$220,000 Bonus Equity

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with a growing biotech company seeking a Director, Global Payroll to lead payroll operations across the U.S. and international locations.

This role will oversee global payroll processing, ensure compliance with payroll regulations, manage payroll systems and reporting, and lead a Payroll team member based in the Netherlands. This position works closely with Accounting, Finance, and HR and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on payroll operations and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations across the U.S. and international locations.
• Manage and mentor the payroll team.
• Oversee U.S. payroll processing through ADP and coordinate international payrolls with external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international payroll regulations.
• Review payroll changes including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and benefits deductions.
• Manage payroll tax reporting, audits, reconciliations, and year-end processes.
• Serve as the owner of payroll-related internal controls and compliance activities.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Accounting on payroll initiatives and employee inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll systems, processes, and reporting.
• Support payroll system upgrades, testing, and implementations.
• Manage payroll impacts related to equity compensation programs.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10 years of payroll experience, including leadership experience within a global organization.
• Prior people management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations, payroll taxes, and international payroll practices.
• Experience managing multi-country payroll operations.
• ADP experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a process improvement mindset.
  
  

Compensation

• $180,000-$220,000 base salary bonus eligibility, Equity opportunity
  
  

If you or someone in your network is interested in this opportunity, please email Dalton Rolli at drolli@kbwfinancial.com for immediate consideration.

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