Vice President of Global Payroll (Los Angeles)

Vice President of Global Payroll

About the Company

Leading international alternative asset organization offering comprehensive investment solutions

Industry

Investment Management

Type

Public Company

Founded

1997

Employees

1001-5000

Categories

• Consulting & Professional Services
• Investment Management
• ALTERNATIVE ASSET MANAGER
• ARES
• ARES MANAGEMENT
• ARES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
• ASSET MANAGER
• Credit
• Investment Services
• LLC
• PRIVATE EQUITY
• REAL ESTATE
• Securities
• Asset Management
• Finance
• Financial Services

Specialties

Business Classifications

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Global Payroll to provide strategic leadership and operational excellence in payroll processing across all countries of operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll execution in line with local, state, and international laws and regulations. This high-profile role demands close collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, including Finance, HR, Legal, and Tax, and requires the ability to create and implement a long-term payroll strategy that supports business objectives, such as M&A transitions and global operations. The VP will also be tasked with managing vendor relationships, optimizing payroll systems, and leading efforts in technology and process optimization.

Candidates for the VP of Global Payroll position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with an MBA or Master's degree preferred, and a professional certification in payroll management. A minimum of 10 years' global payroll experience, particularly within the financial services industry, is required, with a proven track record in managing payroll across multiple regions. The role demands expertise in global payroll platforms, compliance, and international labor laws, as well as strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, capable of driving global standardization while accommodating local requirements, and will demonstrate the ability to lead large-scale payroll system implementations and transformations.

Hiring Manager Title

Global Head of Payroll

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions