Sr. Director, Global Payroll

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Director of Global Payroll and Compliance to lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of payroll operations and regulatory human resource/payroll compliance across all countries where the company operates.

This leader ensures timely, accurate payroll delivery; maintains rigorous controls and audit-readiness; drives payroll system and process transformation; and partners cross-functionally to mitigate risk and support global growth.

The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of payroll technology and laws and regulations.
**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
+ Lead global payroll operations end-to-end, including payroll processing, tax withholdings, statutory contributions, garnishments, and payroll-related reporting across all legal entities.
+ Own global payroll compliance and governance: ensure adherence to local labor laws, statutory filing requirements, tax rules, social security regulations, and data privacy (e.g., GDPR).
+ Build and maintain robust internal controls, SOX-compliant processes, standardized procedures, and comprehensive documentation.

Lead payroll audits and respond to audit findings.
+ Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers, PEOs, tax advisors, and other vendors; negotiate SLAs and contracts and oversee performance and remediation.
+ Drive global payroll transformation and system strategy (Workday, ADP, SAP, UKG, etc.), including implementations, upgrades, integrations with HRIS/benefits/timekeeping, and automation initiatives.
+ Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, and regional operations on payroll-related projects (M&A integrations, country expansions, compensation changes, equity payouts) to ensure seamless execution.
+ Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing global payroll and compliance team; set priorities, coach talent, and define service levels for regional payroll centers.
+ Establish and monitor key metrics and SLAs (payroll accuracy, on-time rates, cost per payroll transaction, audit remediation timelines) and deliver regular reporting to senior leadership.
+ Serve as the subject-matter expert for payroll risk management and escalation; design business continuity and disaster recovery plans for payroll operations.
+ Provide strategic input on compensation, benefits, tax, and workforce planning initiatives from a payroll and compliance perspective.
**WHO YOU ARE**
+ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field;
+ Minimum 10–12 years of progressive payroll experience with at least 5 years leading global payroll and compliance operations.
+ Demonstrated experience managing complex global payroll programs covering multiple countries and employment types (employees, contractors, contingent workers).
+ Strong track record with payroll systems implementations and integrations (Workday Payroll, ADP, SAP, UKG, or similar).
+ Deep knowledge of international payroll regulations, statutory reporting, tax withholding, social contributions, and data privacy requirements.
+ Experience establishing SOX controls and passing external/internal payroll audits.
+ Proven vendor management experience, including outsourcing relationships and SLA governance.
+ Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills; able to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across all functions and levels.
+ Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU**
Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey.

Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits.

We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more.

Vontier is here for all stages of life.

We also offer generous paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays each year.
The base compensation range for this position is $164,800 to $225,000 per year.

Your actual base salary will be determined based upon a number of factors which may include relevant experience, skills, location (labor market data), credentials (education, certifications), and internal equity.
For this specific role, you may be eligible to participate in annual and long-term incentive plans.

For this specific role, you may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting.

The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
**WHO IS VONTIER**
Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem.

Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves – delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet.

Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement and innovation built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by colleagues worldwide.

Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company’s website at www.vontier.com .
At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.
Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change.

We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.
Join our community of passionate people who work together to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone-we are dedicated to equipping you with the tools and support needed to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.
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**Together, let’s enable the way the world moves!**
Vontier companies are equal employment employers and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.

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