Summary of the Job
Job Description:
* Drive the execution of Payroll Projects, including HR initiatives, Benefit changes, new legal entities' payroll readiness, changes in payroll regulations, and all cross-functional teams' projects impacting payroll.
* Work closely with employment tax, benefit, accounting, HR, Legal, and intern/external auditors to analyze all issues related to payroll, develop business requirements, and continuously build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
* Lead continuous improvement projects across process, systems, data management, reporting & analytics aligned to our global strategy.
* Confirm business readiness of the global payroll operations team before deploying new processes and significant system enhancements.
* Communicate priorities, partner requirements, and sequential steps in operationalizing the Global payroll transformation roadmap and ensuring alignment across the organization.
* Partner with the Payroll Operations team to implement project outcomes with global standards and best practices in mind, including proactive system evaluation and solid implementation planning with new policies and procedures.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance/Accounting, or related discipline
* 8+ years of experience in payroll, finance, or HR operations in a global organization
* Proven project management experience
* Experience working and collaborating in a cross-functional global environment
* Ability to think strategically and also act operationally
* Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Workday and ADP payroll platforms, as well as benefit systems such as Darwin
* Relevant certifications such as CIPP, CPP, or FPC and LSS