Director, Global Payroll Operations & HRIS

Req ID: 137304 
Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Americas 
Country: Canada 
State/Province: Ontario 
City:  Toronto 

Summary

Celestica is looking for a Global Payroll Operations leader to spearhead our global payroll function and HRIS infrastructure. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the operational accuracy, compliance, and technology stack powering Celestica’s global payroll and HR information systems. You will manage the day-to-day execution of payroll for 30,000+ employees, lead vendor relationships, and ensure our HR data systems talk to each other efficiently.

As the strategic owner of our HR technology and global payroll governance, you will bridge the gap between HR, IT, and Finance. Your goal? Drive absolute operational excellence, optimize vendor partnerships, and pioneer AI-driven process improvements that eliminate manual friction.

Detailed Description

Provides overall leadership, expertise and advanced analytical guidance to the Vice-President, Global Rewards. Core Responsibilities include the following: 

• Architect the Future: Design and execute a unified, forward-looking global payroll and HRIS strategy that matches Celestica's rapid business priorities.
• Strategy:  Develop and execute a global payroll and HRIS strategy aligned with Celestica’s business priorities
• Daily Operations: Oversee the end-to-end execution of global payroll runs, ensuring zero downtime and 100% accuracy across all international entities.
• System Ownership: Act as the business owner for our HR technology roadmap. Directly manage the integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of ADP Globalview and SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Process Automation: Identify bottlenecks, manual workarounds, and data errors, and implement practical process fixes (including automation and improved workforce reporting).
• Compliance & Audit: Own payroll governance, including global SOX controls, tax compliance, labor law adherence, and year-end audits.
• Vendor Management: Hold external payroll providers and software vendors accountable to their SLAs, manage contracts, and negotiate renewals.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a global team of direct and indirect reports, establishing clear KPIs for performance and service delivery. Ability to Coach and develop High Performing payroll team

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Influencer: Exceptional analytical and change-management skills, with a proven ability to align priorities across Finance, IT, and HR executives.
• Analytical Skill:    Excellent analytical skills with strong cross-functional leadership, communication, and change management skills
• Software Proficiency:
  • Must-Have: Direct experience managing ADP Globalview.
  • Highly Preferred: Practical knowledge of SuccessFactors Employee Central and standard Workforce Management/timekeeping systems.
  • Data Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data modeling) for data reconciliation.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Skills: 10+ years managing global teams. You must be able to sit down with Finance, IT, and Tax teams to reconcile the General Ledger (GL) and fix data flow issues.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are generally performed in good working conditions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 12+ years in global payroll/tax, with at least 7 years leading payroll operations in a high-volume, multinational corporate environment.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience managing HRIS systems and leading large-scale software implementations or upgrades.

Typical Education

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or HR.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a strong asset.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. 
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments:  Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing  applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.