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Director of Global Payroll (Remote - DC Based) (11)
all cities, GA 11RemotePosted 1 day ago
Business Services & Consulting
About the Role
Director of Global Payroll (Remote - DC Based)
Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a highgrowth, publicly traded technology organization to identify a Director of Global Payroll. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to build and lead the global payroll function as the company continues to scale.
The organization supports approximately 1,500 employees globally and is currently implementing Workday. This role is ideal for a seniorlevel global payroll leader with a buildfromscratch mindset who can operate both strategically and handson in a fastmoving environment.
Position Highlights
New role with full ownership of the global payroll function
Remote opportunity, with preference for candidates based in the DC area
Global employee population of approximately 1,500 employees
Workday implementation underway
Highvisibility role with the ability to build processes, structure, and team from the ground up
Key Responsibilities
Build, design, and lead the global payroll function across multiple jurisdictions
Oversee global payroll operations, controls, and compliance
Partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT
Lead and support the Workday payroll implementation
Develop scalable processes and infrastructure to support rapid growth
Establish and grow the payroll team and external vendor relationships
Move beyond processing to create a bestinclass global payroll operation
Ideal Background
Deep experience leading global payroll in a complex or highgrowth environment
Proven ability to build payroll functions rather than inherit them
Strong understanding of global payroll compliance and governance
Experience with Workday payroll strongly preferred
Comfortable in a startupstyle, fastpaced setting
Compensation
Base salary around $175,000, with flexibility for the right candidate
Bonus and equity participation included
Client is open to higher compensation for a truly strong global payroll leader
Director of Global Payroll (Remote - DC Based)
Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a highgrowth, publicly traded technology organization to identify a Director of Global Payroll. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to build and lead the global payroll function as the company continues to scale.
The organization supports approximately 1,500 employees globally and is currently implementing Workday. This role is ideal for a seniorlevel global payroll leader with a buildfromscratch mindset who can operate both strategically and handson in a fastmoving environment.
Position Highlights
New role with full ownership of the global payroll function
Remote opportunity, with preference for candidates based in the DC area
Global employee population of approximately 1,500 employees
Workday implementation underway
Highvisibility role with the ability to build processes, structure, and team from the ground up
Key Responsibilities
Build, design, and lead the global payroll function across multiple jurisdictions
Oversee global payroll operations, controls, and compliance
Partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT
Lead and support the Workday payroll implementation
Develop scalable processes and infrastructure to support rapid growth
Establish and grow the payroll team and external vendor relationships
Move beyond processing to create a bestinclass global payroll operation
Ideal Background
Deep experience leading global payroll in a complex or highgrowth environment
Proven ability to build payroll functions rather than inherit them
Strong understanding of global payroll compliance and governance
Experience with Workday payroll strongly preferred
Comfortable in a startupstyle, fastpaced setting
Compensation
Base salary around $175,000, with flexibility for the right candidate
Bonus and equity participation included
Client is open to higher compensation for a truly strong global payroll leader
What You'll Do
New role with full ownership of the global payroll function
Remote opportunity, with preference for candidates based in the DC area
Global employee population of approximately 1,500 employees
Workday implementation underway
Highvisibility role with the ability to build processes, structure, and team from the ground up
Build, design, and lead the global payroll function across multiple jurisdictions
