Head of Payroll

Overview

Interim Head of Americas Payroll & HR Operations (Contract-to-Hire)

Contract-to-Hire : Interim / Temp role with potential full-time conversion after ~6 months

Industry : Financial Services / HR & Payroll Operations

Compensation : Competitive (market-based, DOE)

We are seeking a highly experienced Interim Head of Americas Payroll & HR Operations to join our HR leadership team. This role sits within the Colleague Experience team, overseeing payroll and colleague support operations across the Americas region. The position requires a senior leader with the ability to manage complex payroll functions in an ADP EV6 environment while driving process efficiency, compliance, and colleague satisfaction.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven payroll and HR operations leader who is open to a contract-to-hire (RTH) arrangement, with the potential to convert to a permanent full-time position after approximately 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for Americas Payroll and HR Operations , representing these functions at regional HR leadership forums.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of escalated issues.
• Partner with business leaders and HR colleagues to analyze service performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset , implementing automation and process efficiencies in partnership with HR Technology.
• Manage vendor governance, compliance, and risk frameworks across payroll operations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll and HR operations team, ensuring succession planning and career growth opportunities.
• Act as the primary liaison with global stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and external partners.

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