Global Process Lead– Payroll (Manager)

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the global payroll processes and system implementation.
• Assist the Head of Global Payroll in delivering the overall payroll strategy and transformational roadmap.
• Execute the deployment and adoption of a global/regional payroll model, related systems and processes with local customization as needed, to aid in the quality, efficiency, and delivery of standardized processes.
• Implement and oversee end-to-end global payroll processes, ensuring standardization across regions, identifying, and driving the use of automation and optimization of processes.
• Help manage the current UKG system implementation over the next two years in a phased approach. Following the implementation the focus will be on continuous process optimization and other payroll related projects that required global process owner inputs/collaboration.
• Collaborate with other key functions/stakeholders, upstream and downstream, on all transformation initiatives to align and leverage cross-process opportunities with a focus on enhancing effectiveness and efficiency.
• Participate as a key stakeholder in payroll governance committees.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen and excellent financial judgement in supporting the business by developing prioritization of payroll projects, transformation, and improvement opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and a payroll qualification preferred (e.g. Certified Payroll Accountant or equivalent)
• Experience with six sigma/lean/process excellence tools, training and/or certification will be an asset.
• Ability to assess and articulate business requirements, analyze design options, coordinate testing and drive implementation. Experience with integration of new/acquired companies into acquiror payroll processes will be an asset.
• Minimum of 7+ years progressive payroll and process related experience operating within a multinational organization (North America, EMEA and APAC)
• Strong functional knowledge of core end to end global payroll processes and procedures will be an asset.
• Experience with payroll process standardization and system implementation is required.
• Experience with setting up or implementing a global/regional payroll aggregator will be an asset.
• Good knowledge of US payroll required coupled with Canada, EMEA and APAC payroll knowledge is preferred.
• Workday (HRIS) and UKG, ADP payroll product suite (or other well-known payroll platform) advanced knowledge will be an asset.
• Ability to understand and assess the complexities of a global payroll function and lead by influence, build, and foster relationships with payroll teams, human resources, payroll shared services, finance, and other key stakeholders.
• Possess strong leadership, program, and change management skills to support payroll transformation including global/regional consolidation and standardization.
• Motivated to stretch goals, forward thinking, challenge the status quo, and a desire to look for continuous improvement is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex information in a succinct, clear manner to all levels of the organization is required.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and have mature judgment.
• Ability to be flexible with your work schedule as this position requires working with global teams in North America, EMEA and APAC time zones.
• Strong skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).