[Hiring] Director of Global Payroll @Cherry Bekaert

Role Description

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.

• 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

Qualifications

• 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