Executive Director, Global Payroll

About NCR

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leader in transforming, connecting and running technology platforms for self-directed banking, stores and restaurants. NCR is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., with 38,000 employees globally. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

The Executive Director, Global Payroll at NCR is a key role within the HR organization that will lead the global Payroll function to deliver world class support and services to our global employees. The Executive Director, Global Payroll will also play a key role in the payroll transformation as we look to standardize, streamline and automate the global payroll processes.

Job Description

• Lead the global payroll & time and attendance operations to provide accurate and efficient payroll services by working closely with local teams and payroll regional leaders to ensure payroll is processed as per the defined procedures, guidelines, and legal requirements.

• Establish and deploy a Global Payroll Strategy & develop a multi-year roadmap including planning, design, implementation, communication, and delivery of the payroll technology and process improvement projects.

• Lead the payroll transformation activities as we look to consolidate global payroll systems, harmonize payroll processes and enhance automation with an objective of efficiency, and scale.

• Engage with internal/external subject matter experts to define a robust transformation plan, identifying critical internal resource needs and mapping interdependencies across various functions.

• Manage the relationship with the external payroll service provider(s) for the services provided by the vendor.

• Implement a scalable infrastructure for reporting and analysis requirements and oversee payroll audit.

• Provide strategic leadership for Payroll operations while measuring and monitoring the effectiveness and efficiencies of the essential services provided.

• Measure and monitor the effectiveness of the global payroll services.

• Manage a complex portfolio of global implementations and large mergers & acquisitions

• Partner with the Stock Administration and People teams to manage stock-based compensation processing in payroll, including stock option exercises, RSUs and ESPP, to ensure payroll tax compliance.

• Act as a business partner to respective payroll and country leadership teams. Manage communications with all stakeholders.

• Keep up to date on required regulatory/compliance requirements and ensure compliance and ensure required taxes, social contributions, benefit programs and other deductions are handled in accordance with local laws and regulations for each country.

• Partner closely with various stakeholders (finance, tax, total rewards, etc.) to ensure payroll tax compliance.

• Operate with a mindset of continuous performance improvement to streamline and automate as opportunities arise.

• Manage the operational aspects of the payroll function including vendor invoices, service level agreements, vendor contracts, etc.

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR or related field.

• A minimum of twelve to fifteen (12-15) years of hands-on global experience in Payroll, Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Process Management, Program Management or Shared Services.

• A minimum of eight (8) years managing a global payroll function, including managing a geographically diverse team.

• Experience leading global teams and working in a global ecosystem.

• Experience working with payroll providers in a processing and managed services model.

• Experience in leading large payroll transformation/implementation projects.

• Experience working with Workday, ADP and other vendor payroll systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to combine attention to detail with big picture perspective.

• Ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization including senior executives; able to comfortably speak to business line managers and establish a communication cadence.

• Ability and drive in identifying and resolving issues that span organizations and creating a shared vision for results.

• Must be proficient with MS Office software (Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook).

• APA and/or global payroll certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines, resourceful and solution-oriented, strong organizational and time management skills.

• Able to develop effective working relationships with various and diverse stakeholders.

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can operate with flexibility.

• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proven track record of consistently meeting goals and objectives.

Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

Full time employee benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• 401k

EEO Statement

Integrated into our shared values is NCR's commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. NCR is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at NCR has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

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