Director, Global Payroll and Mobility

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We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. 

Job Description

What You Will Do

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and refine payroll service delivery strategies and operating models to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Global Standardization: Standardize payroll processes globally while maintaining local flexibility.
• Payroll Transformation: Lead initiatives to enhance scalability and efficiency through innovative solutions.
• Compliance and Accuracy: Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions and compliance with corporate and country-specific policies.
• Technology Optimization: Maximize the effectiveness of technologies and processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Vendor Management: Build and manage partnerships with third-party vendors to uphold high service standards.
• Team Leadership: Coach, mentor, and lead team members to foster talent development and operational excellence.
• Global Mobility: Manage global mobility processes and programs, including relocation and immigration.
• Process Improvement: Streamline and automate payroll operations using advanced technologies, RPA, and AI tools.
• Time and Attendance: Manage time and attendance systems to ensure accurate tracking of employee hours and compliance with labor laws, including integration of time and attendance data with payroll systems.
• Performance Measurement: Develop and track KPIs to measure payroll operation success and identify areas for improvement.
• Financial Oversight: Oversee payroll accounting, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and manage time and attendance systems.

What You Bring

Required:

• 7+ years of experience in global payroll leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting
• Payroll Certification Designation
• Proven ability to transform payroll operations and enhance scalability and efficiency
• Extensive experience managing payroll providers and technologies
• Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance with laws and policies
• Strategic, goal-driven, self-motivated, organized, and committed to excellence
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence
• Strong problem-solving and judgment skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive continuous improvement mindset with initiative to assist wherever necessary

Preferred:

• Experience with Workday HCM, ADP GlobalView, ADP Streamline, SAP
• Multi-state union and non-union experience with year-end/federal/state/local tax knowledge

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity and innovation.
• Global Impact: Influence and transform our payroll operations across multiple countries and make a global impact.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a diverse and talented team of professionals.

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Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.