{"id":150035,"date":"2026-03-01T04:58:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T04:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-global-payroll-director\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T04:58:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T04:58:45","slug":"were-hiring-global-payroll-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-global-payroll-director\/","title":{"rendered":"We\u2019re Hiring Global Payroll Director"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At SiteMinder we believe the individual contributions of our employees are what drive our success. That&#8217;s why we hire and encourage diverse teams that include and respect a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their unique selves to work and be proud of doing so. It&#8217;s in our differences that we will keep revolutionising the way for our customers. We are better together!<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>What We Do\u2026<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>We&#8217;re people who love technology but know that hoteliers just want things to be simple. So since 2006 we&#8217;ve been constantly innovating our world-leading hotel commerce platform to help accommodation owners find and book more guests online &#8211; quickly and simply.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>We&#8217;ve helped everyone from boutique hotels to big chains, enabling travellers to book igloos, cabins, castles, holiday parks, campsites, pubs, resorts, Airbnbs, and everything in between.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>And today, we&#8217;re the world&#8217;s leading open hotel commerce platform, supporting 50,000 hotels in 150+ countries &#8211; with over 130 million reservations processed by SiteMinder&#8217;s technology every year.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>About the Global Payroll Director role&#8230;<span class=\"br\"><\/span>You will lead the strategic direction and operational delivery of payroll across a complex, multi-jurisdictional organization spanning 9 countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America and the USA (multi-state). This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for governing global payroll strategy, risk management, compliance frameworks, technology transformation, and team development.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>As a member of the HR leadership team, you will establish payroll as a strategic business function with accountability for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across a diverse regulatory landscape. This role combines hands-on operational expertise with strategic oversight, requiring you to balance day-to-day execution with transformational initiatives that enhance SiteMinder&#8217;s payroll capability and resilience.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>You will oversee a distributed payroll function including a team in the Philippines, while building partnerships across finance, HR, legal, and senior leadership. You&#8217;ll own the payroll technology roadmap, lead vendor partnerships, drive process optimization, and ensure payroll delivers value beyond compliance, supporting business strategy through data insights, talent planning integration, and cost optimization.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>This role is accountable for the end-to-end payroll function serving an employee base in excess of 900, operating across multiple time zones and regulatory jurisdictions.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>What you&#8217;ll do\u2026<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>Establish and execute the strategic payroll roadmap, including technology transformation, process optimization, and capability development across the global function.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Build and develop a high-performing, distributed payroll leadership team; establish clear performance frameworks, career pathways, and capability-building initiatives across all regions.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Own payroll quality, accuracy, and compliance standards; establish governance frameworks, internal controls, and audit-ready processes to mitigate risk and demonstrate resilience.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Establish and manage strategic partnerships with global payroll vendors, compliance service providers, and technology platforms; negotiate contracts and ensure vendor accountability to service standards.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Build strong strategic relationships with Finance, HR, Legal, and senior business leaders; ensure payroll data insights inform business planning and support talent strategy alignment.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Lead payroll compliance across all jurisdictions; manage regulatory relationships, audit responses, and statutory reporting; ensure adherence to employment law and tax obligations globally.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Lead strategic initiatives and organizational priorities including:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Evaluate, implement, and optimize payroll technology platforms and processing solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and support business growth across all jurisdictions<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Define and own global payroll governance standards, policy frameworks, and operational procedures across all regions, ensuring consistency, compliance, and best practice<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Oversee the administration and strategic integration of employee share-based payments and equity programs; ensure accurate reporting and compliance with accounting and tax requirements globally<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>What you have\u2026<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>Minimum 8 years&#8217; experience in managing payroll functions across both in-house and outsourced processing models, with at least 3 years in a strategic leadership or management position.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Bachelor&#8217;s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, business, finance, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CIPD, CPA, or equivalent) preferred<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Demonstrated expertise with outsourced payroll compliance and vendor management across multiple countries; experience leading global payroll implementations and transformations.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance and processing in at least four of the following jurisdictions: Spain, UK, Germany, Ireland, Philippines, Thailand, Australia, NZ and the USA (multi-state); ability to interpret complex tax and employment regulations.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Proven ability to build, develop, and motivate large, geographically distributed teams; demonstrated track record of creating high-performance cultures and establishing clear performance and career frameworks.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple time zones and cultures; experience building strong partnerships with Finance, HR, Legal, and senior business leadership.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Exceptional strategic leadership and management skills; ability to drive organizational change, establish governance frameworks, and deliver results in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Strategic thinker who remains hands-on and engaged in operational delivery; comfort with balancing big-picture thinking with attention to detail and process excellence.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Ability to establish and maintain strategic partnerships with HR leadership; experience aligning payroll operations with broader talent and people strategy.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Strong commitment to data governance, security, and privacy compliance; ability to establish and maintain robust controls protecting sensitive employee and financial information.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Our Perks &#038; Benefits\u2026<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Hybrid working model (in-office &#038; from home)<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Mental health and well-being initiatives<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Paid birthday, study and volunteering leave every year<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Sponsored social clubs, team events, and celebrations<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to help you connect and get involved<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Investment in your personal growth offering training for your advancement<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Does this job sound like you? If yes, we&#8217;d love for you to be part of our team! Please send a copy of your resume and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any adjustments you may need during the interview process. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.<\/p>\n<p><center><b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/jobviewtrack.com\/v2\/D38H9B2k8Lz9BobBgZuCGq9ycWwDBLx8xiJ1D9LaQtH6YUhKWLht_wVKE3RuJHYWC1C6mEL3N_GRnsmhfOkIBTyRpkwE9CuF37jgRXseQpKGPzAdAiYMI1sLK3Lu7jmXRvJq-8GQjWPOTkh7B-n0Il2TWoLV7c_r_iSpyXENvPDx9gHElJbUrAzdvrNLRQNcAuvMSwLOXHFPpJqSeHt1Lg?affid=1e18623d919a855447a16dd0557b1bec\" class=\"button purchase\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/b><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At SiteMinder we believe the individual contributions of our employees are what drive our success. That&#8217;s why we hire and encourage diverse teams that include and respect a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 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