Senior Global Payroll Director

About the Role

Aristocrat is dedicated to creating outstanding experiences for employees and customers alike, standing as a global frontrunner in the gaming industry with a mission to bring joy through play. Join as a Senior Global Payroll Director to lead payroll functions internationally across EMEA, North America, Canada, LATAM, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. This position is ideal for someone wanting to influence payroll strategy and operations in a fast-growing, inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end domestic and global payroll processing for US and other subsidiaries, guaranteeing accuracy and compliance.
• Provide strategic guidance to refine payroll processes for scalability in multiple international locations.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a skilled payroll team fostering a collaborative and positive workplace culture.
• Ensure team members serve as payroll subject matter experts and primary contacts for related inquiries.
• Work closely with People & Culture leaders, Accounting, Finance, and Audit teams to ensure payroll supports overall organizational objectives.
• Coordinate with global collaborators across various time zones to maintain effective communication and meet business goals.
• Formulate and execute plans to expand and enhance global payroll operations.
• Design and implement internal controls and workflows to maintain compliance with payroll, tax, and benefits laws.
• Keep abreast of international, federal, state, and local payroll regulations for compliance assurance.
• Lead efforts to deploy global payroll systems aligned with data security standards.
• Address and resolve complex payroll queries promptly, maintaining excellent service quality.

Qualifications and Experience

• More than 10 years of experience managing global payroll operations successfully.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international, federal, state, and local payroll legislation.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a history of developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience collaborating cross-functionally and communicating effectively at all levels.
• Experience in global payroll system design and implementation.
• High precision and commitment to accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Strong analytical capabilities and expertise in mentoring on payroll issues.
• A commitment to continuous payroll process improvements and innovation.

Compensation and Benefits

Aristocrat provides a competitive compensation and benefits package that rewards individual performance and supports wellbeing. The package varies based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Eligible employees may receive annual bonuses, health and wellbeing benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance, and statutory benefits. There is also opportunity for participation in an annual equity initiative, allowing employees to share in company growth through ownership.

Further details on remuneration and benefits will be communicated during the recruitment process.

Additional Information

This description may have been enhanced using AI tools for clarity and inclusion, with all content and decisions finalized by Aristocrat.