Head of US Payroll & Shared Services
Miramar, FloridaAll locationsMiramar, FloridaCreedmoor, North Carolina Hybrid
$140,000–$165,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
We're looking for an exceptional leader to transform and lead our US Payroll & Shared Services function. As our Head of US Payroll & Shared Services , you will report to the HR Director (West Coast) and will have a flexible hybrid work structure ideally located near one of our CA, NC, or FL locations. This is more than a payroll leadership role—it's an opportunity to build a best-in-class operation that delivers compliance, operational excellence, outstanding employee service, and scalable processes to support a fast-growing organization. You'll lead the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of our multi-state payroll operations while driving the evolution of our HR shared services capability. Working closely with HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and senior business leaders, you'll ensure our payroll and people operations are efficient, compliant, data-driven, and ready to support future growth through both organic expansion and acquisitions.
What you'll bring
- 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience within complex, multi-state US organizations.
- Proven experience leading payroll, HR operations, or shared services teams.
- Extensive knowledge of US payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment compliance.
- Expert knowledge of California payroll laws and regulations is essential, including wage and hour compliance, overtime rules, meal and rest break requirements, final pay obligations, wage statement compliance, paid sick leave, and other California employment legislation.
- Experience managing payroll operations across multiple states and jurisdictions.
- Strong HRIS and payroll systems experience (Workday, ADP, UKG, Dayforce, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar).
- Demonstrated success leading payroll transformation, process improvement, automation, and system optimization.
- Strong analytical skills with experience developing executive dashboards and performance metrics.
- Experience partnering with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and senior leadership.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience within a global organization is preferable.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is preferred