Senior Director, Global Payroll

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and governance for global payroll operations supporting 6,000+ employees across the US, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America.
• Develop and execute a long-term global payroll strategy focused on operational excellence, automation, and scalability.
• Lead and mentor a geographically distributed global payroll organization of 13 professionals.
• Oversee complex payroll operations, including gross-to-net processing, expatriate payroll, and multi-entity administration.
• Direct enterprise-wide payroll transformation initiatives, including large-scale platform migrations and system implementations.
• Ensure global compliance with statutory regulations, tax requirements, and SOX controls across all jurisdictions.
• Manage strategic relationships and SLAs with external vendors, including ADP and regional service providers.
• Partner with Executive Leadership, HR, Finance, Legal, and IT to align payroll strategy with global business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• 5-8 years of experience leading global payroll organizations in a multinational environment.
• 5+ years of experience managing large, geographically distributed teams.
• Deep expertise in ADP GlobalView (SAP) and ADP Celergo.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale payroll system migrations and implementations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of global payroll compliance, tax regulations, and SOX controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or relevant international payroll certifications.
• Experience supporting publicly traded companies in a SOX-compliant environment.
• Advanced proficiency in HRIS systems, payroll analytics, and reporting tools.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (estimated range $170,000 – $210,000 USD).
• Eligibility for bonus or commission opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions.
• Paid time off and various wellness programs.

About the Company

IGT is a global leader in gaming, delivering thrilling and responsible entertainment experiences through world-class content and technical capabilities. With over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries, we operate at scale to shape the future of the global entertainment industry.