Associate Director, Payroll

Role: Associate Director of Payroll overseeing global payroll operations in the US and Europe, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing. Responsibilities: manage end-to-end payroll for multi-state and multi-entity organizations, collaborate with international teams and external vendors, ensure adherence to payroll laws and tax regulations, oversee payroll system administration, and support incentive programs and audit preparations. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field; 10+ years of payroll experience; strong knowledge of payroll regulations and tax compliance; proficiency with payroll systems like Workday, ADP, Oracle; excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills. Preferred: experience with international payroll, system implementations, and high-volume workforce environments. High-Value: focus on compliance, process improvement, automation, and data security in a biopharma setting. WorkSetup: not specified, but role involves cross-functional collaboration with HR, Benefits, Finance, and external vendors.