Global Payroll Director - Virtual Company
Los Angeles, CA 90045
About the Job
Position Summary: The Global Payroll Director will be responsible for overseeing and managing the payroll operations for over 2,000 employees across multiple regions.This role requires a deep understanding of multi-state and global payroll, international payroll tax regulations, and experience with ADP systems. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 10 years of experience in global payroll management, with a proven track record of success in a fast-paced, multinational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll process for a global workforce of over 2,000 employees across multiple regions, including the US, Europe, and countries like Dubai, India, and Singapore.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and international payroll tax laws and regulations.
- Oversee the preparation, processing, and reconciliation of payroll, including base pay, bonuses, and other compensation elements.
- Manage payroll-related reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to regulatory authorities.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll integration and support business needs.
- Lead and mentor the payroll team, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.
- Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Handle escalated payroll issues, ensuring prompt resolution and maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction.
- Stay up-to-date on changes in payroll laws, tax regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Utilize ADP WFN system for payroll processing and reporting, ensuring optimal use of technology to streamline operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or CPA preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in payroll management, with extensive experience in multi-state and global payroll operations.
- Expertise in international payroll tax regulations
- Proven experience managing payroll for over 2,000 employees.
- Strong proficiency with ADP payroll systems and related software like smart compliance .
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing payroll team.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and regions.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
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Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.