Director of Global Payroll

Director of Global Payroll (Remote – DC Based)

Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a high‑growth, publicly traded technology organization to identify a Director of Global Payroll. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to build and lead the global payroll function as the company continues to scale.

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.

Position Highlights

• New role with full ownership of the global payroll function
• Remote opportunity, with preference for candidates based in the DC area
• Global employee population of approximately 1,500 employees
• Workday implementation underway
• High‑visibility role with the ability to build processes, structure, and team from the ground up

Key Responsibilities

• Build, design, and lead the global payroll function across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee global payroll operations, controls, and compliance
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT
• Lead and support the Workday payroll implementation
• Develop scalable processes and infrastructure to support rapid growth
• Establish and grow the payroll team and external vendor relationships
• Move beyond processing to create a best‑in‑class global payroll operation

Ideal Background

• Deep experience leading global payroll in a complex or high‑growth environment
• Proven ability to build payroll functions rather than inherit them
• Strong understanding of global payroll compliance and governance
• Experience with Workday payroll strongly preferred
• Comfortable in a startup‑style, fast‑paced setting

Compensation

• Base salary around $175,000, with flexibility for the right candidate
• Bonus and equity participation included
• Client is open to higher compensation for a truly strong global payroll leader