Director, Payroll

The Director of Payroll oversees the payroll function in the US, Canada and Costa Rica of an organization to ensure accurate payment to employees. We ask that you have expertise in payroll processes, and an understanding of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. You will be a leader for the payroll teammates. You will report to the SVP, Controller for North America. This is a hybrid role working out of our NA Headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA.

You'll have opportunity to:

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all employee pay and tax processes
• Manage and mentor the payroll team while fostering cross-functional collaboration with HR and Finance
• Oversee U.S. and international payroll functions with strong governance and alignment to local regulations
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance through rigorous documentation, reporting, and confidentiality practices
• Drive optimization of payroll systems, workflows, and integrations for scalability and efficiency
• Lead the transition from third-party tax filing (Ceridian) to internal processes, including team building
• Stay current with regulatory changes and implement updates to maintain full legal and tax compliance
• Leverage GenAI tools to enhance process automation and support continuous improvement initiatives