Seeking Global Payroll Director for a High-Growth International Organization

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A bit about us:

A global provider of environmental and sustainability solutions is seeking a Global Payroll Director who can process payroll for over 3,500 employees

*Must be located in California

Why join us?

Competitive Compensation Long term equity eligibility Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 401k with a 4% employer match, Roth options, and a broad investment portfolio Entrepreneurial work environment Mentorship and professional development resources Hybrid or remote work arrangement

Job Details

A Global Payroll Director to lead the global payroll function across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. We are looking for candidates located in Orange County, CA

Over 3,500 global employees

Job Description:

Lead, coach, and develop a global payroll team across the U.S., Canada, and Australia to achieve high performance and professional growth. Oversee all payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of wages, equity compensation, and international tax and labor requirements (including SOX controls and data privacy). Manage vendor relationships and payroll systems (Workday), including administration, integrations, and optimization. Partner with Finance, HR, and Legal to align payroll with broader organizational processes, equity cycles, and compliance needs. Lead payroll-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and international expansions, including system and process integrations. Develop global payroll policies, procedures, and training to drive consistency, efficiency, and organizational understanding. Stay current on international payroll regulations, tax laws, and best practices, implementing updates as needed. Contribute to HRIS initiatives and future payroll system evaluations, acting as a strategic partner on process improvements.

Qualifications:

10+ years of global payroll experience Experienced with mid- to large-sized (1,000+ employees) organizations Bachelor's degree Supervisory/management experience Working with payroll and equity administration systems (e.g. Workday, ADP, Fidelity)

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