Global Payroll Director

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for strategy for global payroll service delivery, operational excellence, compliance, governance, vendor management and continuous improvement across multiple countries and time zones.

Informacje o kliencie

Our client is an international organization with a complex global operating model and a significant international workforce.

Opis stanowiska

• Lead the evolution of the global payroll operating model, identifying opportunities to simplify processes, leverage technology and enhance the overall employee experience
• Partner with senior leadership on global payroll transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment between payroll operations, business requirements and the broader organizational strategy
• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed global payroll organization, ensuring high-quality, accurate and compliant service delivery
• Define and execute the global payroll strategy, driving standardization, scalability and continuous improvement
• Own operational performance, KPIs, service levels, risk management and resolution of complex payroll issues
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, Technology, Legal, Tax and other corporate functions
• Lead governance and performance management of external payroll providers
• Strengthen global payroll controls, compliance, governance and audit readiness
• Develop talent and build a culture of accountability, collaboration and service excellence

Profil kandydata

• Significant senior leadership experience in global payroll or a complex international payroll environment
• Proven experience leading geographically dispersed, multicultural teams across multiple countries and time zones
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders in a matrix organization
• Experience managing external payroll providers and complex, multi-country service delivery
• Strong understanding of global payroll processes, compliance, controls, risk management and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated track record of driving process standardization, technology enablement, transformation and operational excellence
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build trust and drive accountability across a global organization
• Fluent English

Oferujemy

• A senior leadership position with significant international scope and the opportunity to shape and further develop the global payroll function
• Hybrid working model, with an office based in Kraków
• Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical care, including coverage options for family members
• Life insurance.
• Access to a MyBenefit platform with a wide range of employee benefits
• Additional benefits available through the company's social benefits fund