WM

Global Payroll Director

WM

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Houston • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

C++Oracle

About the role

  • Define and execute a forward-looking global payroll strategy aligned to organizational growth
  • Serve as the executive payroll authority for Finance, HR, Tax, Legal, and Internal Audit
  • Design and maintain a robust payroll governance framework
  • Anticipate and assess the payroll impact of acquisitions, regulatory changes, and organizational redesign
  • Lead payroll transformation initiatives including operating model redesign and system implementations
  • Maintain accountability for payroll tax compliance and vendor governance
  • Drive process standardization and operational efficiency within the Shared Services framework
  • Implement scalable solutions to reduce manual intervention.
  • Cultivate an engaged, performance-driven team environment.
  • Ensure alignment between Payroll, Finance, and Human Resources to support accurate reporting and compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive experience leading payroll and payroll tax functions
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
  • Deep knowledge of global payroll operations, controls, and compliance principles.
  • Strong understanding of payroll tax, accounting, and financial reporting impacts.
  • Advanced experience with Oracle HCM and ADP Smart Compliance.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex payroll concepts into executive-level insights.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Company match on 401K
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days
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Hard Skills & Tools
global payroll strategypayroll governance frameworkpayroll tax complianceoperating model redesignsystem implementationsprocess standardizationoperational efficiencyfinancial reportingpayroll operationspayroll tax functions
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementstrategic mindsetteam environmentperformance-drivenengagementalignmentanticipationassessment
Certifications
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)