Director of Global Payroll

Director of Payroll We are recruiting a Director of Payroll to build and lead a modern, global payroll function during a period of significant growth and transformation. This role will be instrumental as the organization integrates a major acquisition, laying the foundation for a scalable, public ? company-ready payroll operation. The company offers a competitive compensation package, excellent leadership team, is in growth mode, and hybrid flexibility. This Director of Payroll will own end ? to ? end payroll operations across a multinational workforce, with responsibility for accuracy, compliance, governance, and team development. In close partnership with Finance, HR, and IT, the Director of Payroll will assess and rationalize payroll platforms, guide system and process standardization, and help determine the optimal long-term technology ecosystem. The role will also oversee integration of newly acquired entities, ensuring seamless onboarding, clean data, and consistent practices across geographies. This position offers the opportunity to build a global team, influence strategic decisions, and play a key role in shaping the future-state payroll organization. The ideal candidate for this Director of Payroll position will have: Deep experience running payroll at scale in large, global organizations and has led payroll through change—whether driven by acquisitions, system transformations, or regulatory requirements. Expertise with platforms such as Workday, UKG, ADP, or similar solutions is strongly preferred, along with a solid understanding of SOX controls and audit readiness. The successful candidate will bring enterprise-level perspective, strong technical judgment, and a hands-on leadership approach to a highly visible role. CPP and Bachelor's degree Track record of career stability and progression Note - seeking Atlanta-based talent exclusively for this opportunity Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.