Director of Global Payroll - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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