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Director, Payroll Strategy & Operations

Director, Payroll Strategy & Operations

JobotIrvine, CA, US
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Seeking Global Payroll Director for a High-Growth International Organization

This Jobot Job is hosted by : Danielle Liguori

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Salary : $140,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us :

A global publicly traded company is seeking a Director of Payroll Strategy & Operations. Hybrid 2 / 3x per week on site.

Why join us?

Competitive Compensation

Annual Incentive Bonus : Performance-based, paid annually

Rich benefits package

401k with a 4% employer match

Hybrid Schedule

Entrepreneurial work environment

Mentorship and professional development resources

Hybrid or remote work arrangement

Job Details

Why Us?

  • Strategic Function : Payroll is treated as a front-facing, high-impact function, not just back-office.
  • M&A Exposure : Opportunity to participate in mergers & acquisitions, provide recommendations, and influence global payroll strategy.
  • High-Performing Team : Join a well-organized, structured, and supported team
  • Development-Focused Culture : Coaching, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Executive Engagement : Direct interaction with C-suite and General Counsel, providing visibility and influence.
  • Impactful Work : Shape global payroll processes, policies, and strategy.
  • Autonomy & Leadership : Operate independently in ambiguous situations while influencing organizational decisions.
  • Professional Respect : Payroll is recognized as a critical strategic function within the organization.
  • Supportive Culture : Team culture emphasizes reflection, learning, and continuous improvement.

About the Role :

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Global Payroll Director to lead our payroll function across the U.S., Canada & Australia. This role will oversee a high-performing team and partner closely with C-Suite to ensure seamless payroll operations, compliance, and executive-level stock administration. This is an opportunity to join an organized, forward-thinking team where payroll is treated as a strategic function, not just back-office processing.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead the global payroll function with direct oversight of a team of five
  • Administer and advise on RSUs, equity plans, and related executive-level compensation matters.
  • Support mergers & acquisitions, including payroll due diligence, recommendations, and process simplification.
  • Operate independently in ambiguous situations, providing principled guidance and firm decision-making.
  • Partner with executives, General Counsel, and cross-functional teams while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Drive continuous improvement of payroll systems, processes, and reporting, leveraging Workday or comparable HRIS tools.
  • Foster a collaborative, development-focused team culture, ensuring team members are coached and empowered to succeed.

    • Must-Have Qualifications :

  • Extensive U.S. payroll experience across all 50 states
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll practices.
  • Hands-on experience with RSU / equity administration and executive compensation.
  • Proficiency in Workday Payroll or similar HR / payroll systems.
  • Strong strategic, operational, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to engage confidently at all levels of the organization.

    • (Nice to Have)

    Advanced Excel skills and comfort with data analysis.

    Exposure to international payroll beyond North America.

    Experience in M&A payroll integration or due diligence.

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