Create and influence the next phase of the Global Payroll and Time transformation roadmap, driving digital transformation by deploying Artificial Intelligence agents, Robotic Process Automation, and live Middleware Application Programming Interface integrations to build an exception-free payroll ecosystem.
Formulate and enforce global payroll policies, maintaining strict accuracy of financial information while ensuring unwavering compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) frameworks, regional data residency laws (such as General Data Protection Regulation, Personal Data Protection Act, and Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados), and stringent digital tax mandates.
Partner closely with Global Benefits, Total Rewards, Finance, Treasury, and Legal teams to design and maintain robust, integrated end-to-end data flows across global benefits, equity, and allowances while overseeing the payroll integration of new business Mergers and Acquisitions.
Oversee the final phase of a multi-year effort to transition remaining countries into a single outsourcing vendor solution (Strada), managing performance to deliver exceptional services.
Lead, coach, and reskill the global Iron Mountain Payroll delivery team, shifting traditional operational staff to focus on process management, data analysis, and continuous improvement across remote, cross-cultural, and matrixed lines.

Extensive leadership experience in global payroll, with proven accountability for managing payroll operations across a complex, multi-national footprint spanning 25+ countries.
Strong knowledge of global payroll regulatory environments, digital compliance mandates, international tax treatments, worker classification guidelines (e.g., IR35, European Union directives), and payroll financial accounting.
Proven track record of spearheading large-scale global payroll transformations, specifically establishing and leading new capabilities within a Global Payroll Center of Excellence (COE).
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting or similar equivalent.
A professional Payroll Certification designation is required.
Outstanding executive presence with the ability to translate technical compliance risk into strategic financial intelligence for management.

Senior Director, Global Payroll

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