[Hiring] Director, Global Payroll Operations @Ball

Role Description

The Director, Global Payroll Operations is a senior Global Business Services leader responsible for defining and executing Ball's global payroll operations strategy and ensuring the delivery of accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services across all regions. Reporting to the VP, Global Business Services, this role provides leadership for global payroll operations, driving governance, risk management, standardization, and operational excellence while ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in accordance with all regulatory and company requirements.

The role is accountable for establishing a high-performing global payroll operating model that balances compliance, service quality, cost-effectiveness, and employee experience. Through strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement, the Director ensures payroll operations remain aligned with evolving business needs, workforce changes, and regulatory requirements.

Working in close partnership with the Director, Global Process and Technology Owner, this leader helps shape the future of payroll delivery by aligning operations, processes, technology, data, and transformation initiatives. Together, these roles drive service innovation, automation, operational efficiency, and scalable solutions that strengthen compliance, support business growth, and enhance the employee experience globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive global payroll management, workforce administration, or shared services leadership experience.
• Expertise in global labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll governance frameworks.
• Experience managing global payroll teams, vendors, and compliance in a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive payroll transformation and optimize payroll operations.
• Extensive knowledge of global payroll operations, governance, service delivery models, and payroll compliance across multiple countries and regions.

Requirements

• Global Payroll Operations Leadership.
• Payroll Governance & Compliance.
• Operational Excellence.
• Risk Management & Internal Controls.
• Executive Stakeholder Management.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, employment taxation, statutory reporting, internal controls, audit requirements, and risk management principles.
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll processes and their integration with HR, Time & Attendance, Finance, Benefits, Equity, and related workforce management functions.
• Knowledge of global business services operating models, including vendor management, service governance, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of organizational change, business transformation, and emerging payroll, workforce, and regulatory trends impacting global operations.

Benefits

• Expected Hiring Salary Range: $147,200 - $215,240 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
• This role can be based remotely; however, regular travel to Ball facilities may be required.