Director of Global Payroll (Remote - DC Based) 16788150

<h3><strong>Director of Global Payroll (Remote – DC Based)</strong></h3> <p>Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a high‑growth, publicly traded technology organization to identify a <strong>Director of Global Payroll</strong>. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to build and lead the global payroll function as the company continues to scale.</p> <p>The organization supports approximately 1,500 employees globally and is currently implementing Workday. This role is ideal for a senior‑level global payroll leader with a build‑from‑scratch mindset who can operate both strategically and hands‑on in a fast‑moving environment.</p> <h4><strong>Position Highlights</strong></h4> <ul> <li>New role with full ownership of the global payroll function</li> <li>Remote opportunity, with preference for candidates based in the DC area</li> <li>Global employee population of approximately 1,500 employees</li> <li>Workday implementation underway</li> <li>High‑visibility role with the ability to build processes, structure, and team from the ground up</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Build, design, and lead the global payroll function across multiple jurisdictions</li> <li>Oversee global payroll operations, controls, and compliance</li> <li>Partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT</li> <li>Lead and support the Workday payroll implementation</li> <li>Develop scalable processes and infrastructure to support rapid growth</li> <li>Establish and grow the payroll team and external vendor relationships</li> <li>Move beyond processing to create a best‑in‑class global payroll operation</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Ideal Background</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Deep experience leading global payroll in a complex or high‑growth environment</li> <li>Proven ability to build payroll functions rather than inherit them</li> <li>Strong understanding of global payroll compliance and governance</li> <li>Experience with Workday payroll strongly preferred</li> <li>Comfortable in a startup‑style, fast‑paced setting</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Compensation</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Base salary around $175,000, with flexibility for the right candidate</li> <li>Bonus and equity participation included</li> <li>Client is open to higher compensation for a truly strong global payroll leader</li> </ul> <p> </p>