Global Payroll Director

Spirit Environmental Consultants

Irvine, CA, USA
Base: $165,000 to $185,000 usd; bonus: annual bonu...
Hybrid
8+ years global payroll experience
Lead us canada australia payroll operations
Manage external payroll vendor relationships
The Global Payroll Director will lead a top-talented team ensuring operational excellence across the US, Canada, and Australia

Job Summary

  • The Global Payroll Director will lead a top-talented team ensuring operational excellence across the US, Canada, and Australia.
  • This role serves as a strategic partner on transformational business initiatives including acquisitions and organic expansion into new countries.
  • Candidates must be comfortable taking ownership of end-to-end payroll operations while managing complex equity compensation transactions.

Matching Summary

The Global Payroll Director will lead a top-talented team ensuring operational excellence across the US, Canada, and Australia.

Salary

Base: $165,000 to $185,000 USD; Bonus: Annual bonus commensurate with experience; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years global payroll experience
  • Lead US Canada Australia payroll operations
  • Manage external payroll vendor relationships
  • Oversee equity compensation transactions
  • Ensure SOX compliance and tax reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in high-growth public companies
  • Strong Workday Payroll module proficiency
  • Proven M&A integration expertise
  • Advanced Excel data analysis skills
  • Willingness to travel 10-15%

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
  • 3-5 years leadership experience required
  • CPP certification preferred
  • Public company or pre-IPO environment experience
  • SOX controls and IPO readiness knowledge

Work Rights

Not specified

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