job description
Are you a visionary payroll leader ready to shape the future of global workforce compensation? Our client, a dynamic multinational organization, seeks a Senior Director, Global Head of Payroll to spearhead a world-class payroll function from the tropical hub of Bali, Indonesia.
In this high-impact role, you will oversee end-to-end global payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions, driving transformation, compliance, and service excellence. Youāll lead a distributed team of payroll professionals, implement cutting-edge systems, and ensure seamless, accurate, and timely payroll delivery for a diverse workforce. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with operational brillianceāall while enjoying Baliās unparalleled work-life balance.
Ideal for expatriates or remote leaders, this position offers a competitive compensation package, relocation support, and the chance to redefine global payroll standards in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Responsibility
- Global Payroll Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive global payroll strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring scalability, compliance, and efficiency.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing global payroll team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Process Transformation: Lead payroll system implementations, automation initiatives, and process optimizations to enhance accuracy and reduce cycle times.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to local and international payroll regulations, tax laws, and data privacy standards (e.g., GDPR, SOX).
- Stakeholder Management: Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to align payroll operations with broader organizational goals.
- Reporting & Analytics: Deliver actionable insights through payroll metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify and address payroll-related risks, including fraud prevention, audit readiness, and disaster recovery planning.
- Change Management: Drive cultural and operational change to adopt best practices and new technologies across global payroll functions.
Qualifications
- Proven Leadership: 12+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 5 years in a global payroll leadership role (Director/VP level).
- Multinational Expertise: Hands-on experience managing payroll across APAC, EMEA, and/or Americas, including complex jurisdictions.
- Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP, Ceridian) and integrations with HRIS/ERP platforms.
- Compliance Acumen: Strong understanding of international tax, labor laws, and regulatory requirements (e.g., PEO, EOR, expatriate payroll).
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to balance operational execution with long-term vision, including M&A payroll integrations and global expansions.
- Stakeholder Influence: Exceptional communication skills to engage C-suite executives, HR leaders, and cross-functional teams.
- Analytical Rigor: Advanced Excel and BI tool proficiency (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to analyze payroll data and trends.
- Education/Certifications: Bachelorās degree in Finance, HR, or related field; CPP, FPC, or global payroll certifications are a plus.