Director Global Payroll

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Overview

The Director Global Payroll leads payroll operations for IGT, supporting approximately 6,000 employees in more than 30 countries. The role sets the global payroll operating approach, drives reliable and compliant service delivery, and leads improvements to processes, systems, controls, and the employee experience.

The role leads a geographically distributed payroll team of approximately 13 professionals and oversees payroll delivery through company teams and external providers. It partners with People & Culture, Finance, Legal, Tax, IT, Internal Audit, and business leaders on payroll operations, risk, vendor performance, and technology initiatives.

The successful candidate has substantial experience leading payroll in a multinational organization, developing distributed teams, managing vendor relationships, and delivering complex payroll system changes. Experience with ADP GlobalView, ADP Celergo, and enterprise payroll transitions is strongly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Global Payroll Strategy & Operational Leadership

• Set direction for global payroll operations across the countries and regions in scope, including the US, Canada, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America.
• Develop and execute a payroll strategy that improves accuracy, compliance, service, scalability, and appropriate use of automation.
• Lead and develop a global payroll team of approximately 13 professionals across regions and time zones.
• Establish consistent governance, service standards, policies, and controls while accounting for local legal and operational requirements.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll delivery using ADP GlobalView, ADP Celergo, ADP Workforce Manager, and related payroll, time, HRIS, and finance systems.
• Oversee payroll activities including gross-to-net processing, statutory deductions, garnishments, tax services, expatriate considerations, and multi-entity administration, with local expertise where required.
• Set priorities and allocate resources across regional payroll cycles, employee needs, and business requirements.

Executive Leadership, Governance & Risk

Management

• Advise senior leaders on payroll performance, risk, compliance, controls, and improvement priorities.
• Oversee compliance with applicable payroll requirements across the jurisdictions in scope, partnering with local providers and subject-matter experts. This includes:
• US federal, state, and local requirements
• Canada country requirements
• UK and other EMEA country requirements
• APAC country requirements
• Latin American country requirements

• Maintain effective payroll controls, including controls supporting SOX compliance, audit readiness, and accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with Internal Audit, Legal, Tax, and Finance to identify, assess, and address payroll, financial, regulatory, and data risks.
• Protect payroll data and support compliance with GDPR and other applicable privacy and security requirements.
• Monitor regulatory and operational issues, coordinate escalations, and ensure timely follow-through with the appropriate internal teams and providers.

Payroll Transformation & Technology Leadership

• Lead payroll improvement and transformation work, including process standardization, automation, system changes, and service model improvements.
• Lead or oversee payroll system implementations and migrations from planning through stabilization, including:
• Implementation planning and governance
• Vendor selection and oversight
• Data preparation and migration
• Parallel testing and issue resolution
• Cutover, stabilization, and transition to ongoing support

• Provide payroll leadership for technology initiatives involving ADP GlobalView, ADP Celergo, ADP Workforce Manager, HRIS, and Finance integrations.
• Partner with HRIS, IT, Finance, and external consultants to improve integrations, data quality, and governance across payroll systems.
• Use service, accuracy, compliance, and employee feedback measures to identify and deliver continuous improvements.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Oversee payroll service providers across the regions in scope, including service levels, performance reviews, issue resolution, and escalations.
• Build effective working relationships with ADP and in-country providers to resolve service issues and improve delivery.

• Work with senior leaders across People & Culture, Finance, Tax, Legal, IT, and Operations on organizational changes, M&A activity, and other business initiatives affecting payroll.
• Represent payroll in discussions with regulators, government agencies, external auditors, and senior leaders, as appropriate.
• Provide clear reporting and analysis on payroll service, risk, controls, costs, and improvement priorities.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the global payroll team.
• Set team goals and support succession planning, performance management, and capability development across regions.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning, and responsive service.

• Recruit, onboard, manage, and develop direct reports; make personnel recommendations consistent with company policies and delegated authority.
• Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback across time zones and cultures.

• Build effective partnerships among payroll teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Establish and monitor service expectations for employees and leaders globally.

Model IGT’s values of integrity, inclusion, and responsibility.

Experience & Skills

• Significant experience leading payroll operations across multiple countries and regions, including the US and international markets.
• Strong experience with ADP GlobalView and ADP Celergo, or comparable enterprise payroll platforms; experience with ADP Workforce Manager is an advantage.
• Experience leading payroll transformation, system implementation, or migration programs in a multinational environment.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead distributed teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax requirements, internal controls, and audit practices, with the ability to work effectively with local experts.
• Experience overseeing payroll vendors and outsourced service delivery.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Business judgment to connect payroll priorities with broader company needs.
• Experience leading change, process improvement, or service standardization.
• Ability to manage concurrent priorities while maintaining reliable payroll operations and appropriate controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive payroll experience, including substantial leadership responsibility in a multinational organization.
• Experience with ADP GlobalView and ADP Celergo in a complex payroll environment strongly preferred.

• Experience leading an end-to-end payroll system implementation or migration required; experience with UKG-to-ADP or comparable transitions preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll requirements across multiple jurisdictions and experience partnering with local subject-matter experts.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or an international payroll certification preferred.
• Experience supporting a publicly traded company or a SOX-controlled environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, reporting tools, HRIS systems, and payroll analytics platforms.

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted. 

  
Base pay is one component of IGT’s total rewards program. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for bonus or commission opportunities. IGT also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other wellness programs, subject to eligibility requirements. 

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