Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below. The Director of Payroll provides strategic and operational leadership to the first-line management team, overseeing all aspects of payroll administration in the Americas region. This role involves day-to-day leadership, ensuring proper processes and controls, monitoring performance, and developing the Payroll team. Key Responsibilities: Ensure payroll services are processed according to established procedures and comply with legislative requirements. Maintain adherence to internal controls and support audits. Monitor daily team performance, ensuring tasks and deadlines are met to standards. Coach and mentor staff to excel individually and motivate the team towards common goals. Act as an escalation point, resolving issues promptly, including root cause analysis and process improvements. Evaluate service performance and implement corrective actions as needed. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, internal and external customers. Support outsourcing relationships and vendor management with payroll vendors in the region. Assist in implementing payroll strategies regarding tools, programs, and processes regionally. Create and set realistic team goals aligned with GBS strategy. Develop and implement best practices, KPIs, and SLA metrics. Ensure confidentiality and security of employee and proprietary information. Participate in internal and cross-functional projects. Act as a role model in compliance with applicable laws, adidas’ Fair Play Code of Conduct, and internal policies. Key Relationships: GBS Operations and Process Excellence teams External authorities, consultants, and suppliers HR Experts: Rewards, CBE, Talent Management HR Business Partners Payroll Vendors Finance Department Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work under strict deadlines in a high-volume environment. Effective interaction with various management levels. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Team-oriented mindset. Customer-focused and service-minded. Experience leading teams, prioritizing workloads, and ensuring excellent customer experience. Proficiency with SAP HR or SuccessFactors. Knowledge of local wage, tax, and social benefits regulations. Minimum Qualifications: 8-10 years payroll processing experience with management background. Strong knowledge of payroll and time management systems. Understanding of payroll administration and taxes. University degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus. Proficiency in MS Office. Experience with payroll vendors. Experience in a shared service environment and HR cycles. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best...

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