Deputy Director, Global Payroll
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
The FoundationWe are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty,
disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple
premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or
circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive
lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity
of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an
exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which
include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no
premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave,
foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and
opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a
workplace, we're committed to creating an environment for you to
thrive both personally and professionally.The TeamThe Global
Financial & Accounting Services (GFAS) division is a growing team
with an increasing breadth of responsibility. The foundation
continues to grow in its global footprint and in the complexity of
its work. The GFAS team is scaling up to support this important
work. The team's vision is to provide innovative and scalable
global business solutions in accounting, tax, payroll, treasury,
procurement and financial operations while safeguarding the
reputation of the foundation and our related entities, with the
highest standards of integrity and operational excellence.GFAS is a
division within the Finance organization at the foundation and an
important part of the operations function. Operations supports and
enables the six program teams to make investments and to run
effectively and efficiently. As a function, Finance employs
approximately 100 FTE's. The GFAS division is significant (50 FTE's
globally), and responsible for financial reporting processes,
technical and advisory services, internal controls, and the
accounting functions at the foundation.Your Role This role is
responsible for developing and delivering strategic thinking,
business analysis, process redesign, technology leadership, and
project planning for the foundation's Global Payroll function. This
role will also ensure the delivery of Payroll services and
processes to meet business needs and regulatory requirements
globally. Responsible for providing leadership and managing the
team's portfolio of projects, products and services, quality
control and quality assurance, and governance processes. Manages
resource allocation to various projects, consultant and vendor
partnerships and directs work activities.What You'll Do
- Lead Global Payroll team of four FTEs including outsourced
providers across the globe to support payroll in almost 20
countries and over 2,000 employees worldwide.
- Participate in the Global Financial & Accounting Services
leadership team to own and drive strategic initiatives across the
team to ensure we meet our goals as a full team.
- Build collaborative and effective relationships with
cross-operational, regional, subsidiary, and affiliate
stakeholders.
- Set the vision for the payroll function at the foundation,
define the strategy, create a roadmap to achieve that vision, and
take ownership along with the team on delivering that vision.
- Partner with global payroll providers to manage operations to
ensure the smooth, timely, and accurate delivery of payroll
services globally.
- Design efficient and scalable processes and alternatives for
bringing on payroll in new global locations.
- Strong understanding of payroll mobility and tax issues
globally and ability to present options for employing people and
moving people around the world.
- Understand the potential of technology and AI and how to use
responsibly to achieve efficiencies in the payroll space.
- Ensure that Payroll team maintains appropriate internal control
requirements and narratives, including maintenance of documentation
for payroll related processes and providing recommendations, as
appropriate.
- Transform payroll business processes, solidify roles and
responsibilities of team, and create a roadmap for technology
enhancements.
- Ensure all payroll related tax and statutory filings are
compliant within all jurisdictions of all regions.
- Drive outcomes via measurable metrics that lead to operational
excellence.Your Experience
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Proven ability to develop strategic roadmaps and execute
against the plan.
- Dedication to staff development, demonstrated through coaching,
feedback and creating opportunities for professional growth. Leader
who can effectively motivate and drive the team towards higher
value work.
- Understanding of domestic and international HR and Payroll
processes and system.
- Proven ability to drive and manage continuous improvement
change.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts to partners with
diverse backgrounds, including leadership, program staff and other
foundation operational resources.
- Proven ability to lead and influence others.
- Demonstrated ability to work with efficiency, diplomacy, and
flexibility particularly as part of a team.
- Experience working in teams with diverse cultural and
professional backgrounds.Must be able to legally work in the
country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.The
salary range for this role is $204,600 - $317,100 USD. We recognize
high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where
our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations
is $222,900 - $345,500 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we
strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires
salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary
range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a
candidate's job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as
evaluated during the interview process.#LI-SW1Hiring RequirementsAs
part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment
will be contingent upon successful completion of a background
check.Candidate AccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a
disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit
a request .Inclusion StatementWe are dedicated to the belief that
all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural
workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and
inclusion - of voices, ideas, and approaches - and we support this
diversity through all our employment practices.All applicants and
employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of
opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age,
religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender
identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information,
veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Seattle , Deputy Director, Global Payroll, Accounting, Auditing , Seattle, Washington
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