Director, Global Payroll
Company: Meltwater
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Meltwater is looking for a Global Director of Payroll to join our
People team of experts.
The Global Director of Payroll oversees the payroll function for
Meltwater's global employee population and will oversee all
transaction-related procedures and drive a strong payroll strategy
for the company.
You will be leading a global team of experienced payroll
specialists based in the US, EMEA and APAC.
The Global Director Payroll is responsible for corporate and local
payroll strategy, planning, communications, and marketing the
payroll function and related services. This position will foster
relationships with senior internal stakeholders by establishing and
maintaining exceptional business relationships and working
collaboratively with other corporate and country level teams
including HR, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Employee Benefits,
Compensation, IT, and Finance. This role is part of the global HR
organization.
This position also supports the financial and tax accounting
aspects of all payroll processes, including outsource providers to
support expatriates and tax equalization computations. In addition,
this position coordinates external audits regarding international
payroll related matters and has an in-depth knowledge of payroll
systems, tax and time reporting requirements.
You should come with extensive global payroll experience and be a
dynamic collaborator, developing and maintaining strong
relationships with all stakeholders, the HR teams, Accounting,
Internal Audit and ensure timely communication and alignment on
initiatives.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Lead global payroll function, own budget and partnership with
multiple stakeholders to provide global oversight and coordinate
all global payroll related issues
Manage global payroll team to research, analyze, and resolve
problems or questions presented by employees or managers by
utilizing knowledge of accepted payroll practices, company policy
and the payroll system functionality
Proactively identify areas of process improvement, and ensure
consistent processes within global payroll operations and implement
solutions to automate and streamline processes to be scalable and
drive efficiencies while maintaining strong quality controls
Implement a scalable infrastructure for advanced payroll reporting,
analysis and forecasting accuracy, including year-end payroll
activities, payroll reconciliations and the respective accounting
and reporting on fluxes
Manage all global payroll activities, including timely processing
in compliance with Company's policies and local tax and labor
regulations, accuracy of internal and external audits and overall
reporting
Drive global payroll projects and activities related to global
M&A - working closely with both internal and external teams for
smooth transitions of payroll services
Oversee global payroll vendor management, including set up,
building strong and driving process and cost optimization
Execute automation and digitization in payroll processes
globally
Partner with cross functional groups including global tax
operations, stock administration, and people operations teams on
global equity, global mobility and new business activities to
ensure global payroll needs are identified, considered and
communicated
Understand all payroll processes and systems, including those
related to RSU releases and ESPP worldwide, building strong
relationships with Stock Admin, HR, and Tax
Work with HR to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data
(status and personnel changes, tax withholding, benefit deductions,
etc.) Supporting the implementation of Time & Attendance system and
other HRIS solutions/initiatives
Lead year-end payroll activities globally. Responsible for
overseeing payroll reconciliations and the respective accounting
and reporting on fluxes.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
15+ years work experience including multi state and international
payroll and taxes, including global mobility taxes, including 6+
years of managerial experience for a global payroll function
Experience with global payroll systems, working with payroll
providers in processing and managed services models, leading
payroll transformation projects.
Experience with scaling global payroll systems, and unraveling PEO
arrangements a plus
Problem solving and decision-making capacity in a high growth
environment with a "roll-up the sleeves" mindset in order to
accomplish all necessary tasks
High emotional intelligence, ability to build and sustain
relationships at multiple levels within and outside of finance
Experience with Workday and global payroll providers
Experience onboarding new payroll solutions globally
Passion to coach and develop direct reports and lead and influence
global teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to
effectively communicate across departments and at all levels
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify issues
and propose solutions to complex or non-standard situations
Experience with Payrolls larger than 2,500 employees and
comfortable leading teams through ambiguity and be a champion of
change
WHAT WE OFFER:
Base Salary range for this position: $146,200-$193,500 USD per year
before bonuses. The company also offers for this position 20%
annual bonus paid quarterly, subject to the terms of the applicable
bonus plan.
Flexible Paid Time Off & generous paid & unpaid leave policies
Excellent medical, dental, and vision options
401(k) matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, and parental
leave plans
Collaborative, transparent and fun loving office culture
Accelerated professional development and growth programs
Keywords: Meltwater, Burlington , Director, Global Payroll, Accounting, Auditing , Charlotte, North Carolina
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