Global Payroll Process Lead

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-07

Job Description:

Analyze current-state payroll processes and identify inefficiencies.
Design future-state processes; document workflows and SOPs.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or PDCA methodologies.
Create and maintain a payroll improvement roadmap.
Define and maintain payroll standards and governance.
Ensure consistency across global payroll operations.
Serve as change lead for system and process updates.
Develop communication, rollout, and adoption plans.
Partner with technical teams to clarify requirements and minimize rework.
Facilitate workshops and collaborative design sessions.
Lead and coordinate payroll projects and operational initiatives.
Manage all phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
Create project plans, deliverables, and timelines; report risks and progress.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience, OR an advanced degree and 7+ years of relevant experience with HR, Finance, Timekeeping, and Payroll data
7 or more years of experience with international payroll to include strong understanding of global payroll practices, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks.
Experience with structured project management methodologies.
Strong experience analyzing and redesigning end-to-end payroll processes in a complex or global environment.
Proven experience applying process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or PDCA.
Ability to identify inefficiencies, root causes, and implement scalable process solutions.
Experience in creating and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflows, and process maps.

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