VP, Global Payroll

Synchrony

VP, Global Payroll overseeing payroll operations in the US, Canada, India, and the Philippines. Ensuring compliance and timely delivery while leading diverse teams and managing vendor relationships.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeCalifornia, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring consistent service delivery
Establish and maintain global payroll and time tracking policies and procedures
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across regions and coordinate timely implementation
Own payroll governance and accuracy, including control design and root-cause analysis
Serve as the global escalation owner for complex payroll risks and incidents
Oversee payroll-related accounting coordination
Manage payroll vendor performance and relationships
Partner with HR, HRIS, Finance, Legal, and vendors for end-to-end process integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience, multi-country payroll oversight
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or equivalent Payroll experience/certification
Extensive knowledge of US payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements
Expertise in payroll controls, audit readiness, and reconciliations
Demonstrated experience validating payroll tax filings and statutory compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and manage complex, high-risk operational processes
Strong understanding of payroll systems, integrations, and data governance (HRIS-to-payroll-to-GL)
Experience leading payroll transformation, standardization, and automation initiatives at scale
Familiarity with SOX controls and regulated/financial services environments
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to work from home near a Hub or in office
Opportunities for professional development
Annual bonus based on individual and company performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll operationspayroll governancecontrol designroot-cause analysispayroll controlsaudit readinessreconciliationspayroll tax filingsstatutory compliancepayroll transformation

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencecross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingflexibilitycommunicationrelationship managementorganizational skillsrisk managementprocess integrity

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinancePayroll certification