Director, Global Payroll - US - Remote

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What the Director, Global Payroll does

The Director, Global Payroll is responsible for providing strategic vision, hands-on operational leadership and service delivery excellence through payroll operations covering 40+ countries and approximately 3,000 employees globally.

What you will do

• Develop and execute global payroll strategy and operating model that is scalability in a growing organization.
• Ensure compliance with country-specific labor statutory regulations, laws, policies and procedures as well as corporate payroll policies.
• Foster relationships and collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, IT and country level teams on process interdependencies and internal initiatives.
• Manage all payroll vendor relationships from selection to management of service delivery.
• Drive continuous system and process improvements with measurable KPIs to become more efficient and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead, coach and mentor the team of payroll professional to optimize operational excellence.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights

What you will bring to the role

• Ability to influence at the highest levels within the organization.
• Ability to develop plans and deliver strategic initiatives within the business.
• Strong analytical skills to identify potential issues and impact.
• Project management and change management skills.
• Previous experience managing cross-cultural teams and vendor relationships on a global scale further supports effective leadership in this position.

Your experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated leadership and management experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of global payroll experience including use of payroll systems.
• CPP certification preferred.
• Experience working in Workday, NetSuite, Blackline and with payroll vendors such as ADP, TMF and iiPay.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience working globally and cross-culturally.
• Demonstrated good judgment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including a professional and diplomatic demeanor.
• Limited travel may be required.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. 

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Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.