Senior Director of Payroll Solutions & Architecture

Company Description: We are looking for a Senior Director of Payroll who will report into the VP of Global Business Services (GBS) Finance. This individual will serve as the global lead for McDonald’s Payroll strategy & operations. You will be responsible for defining the long-term Payroll strategy as well as defining and executing payroll operations in partnership with managed service providers, Market payroll teams, and Finance/People leadership.
Job Description: We seek a seasoned Payroll professional with payroll service management experience, leadership skills, and the ability to implement standardized processes in a shared services environment.
In this role, you will:
Assess Global McD Payroll landscape and define short-term and long-term global Payroll solution architecture and strategy for McDonald’s
Identify & align on future state Payroll solutions, operating model, and organizational structure for McDonald’s to implement
Define roadmap and Program plan to implement & activate Global Payroll strategy
Drive execution of defined Payroll solution architecture & strategy globally, partnering cross-functionally with Finance, People, and Market Leadership
Integrate & support Payroll-related deployment activities across Finance and People functions as they both look to modernize their capabilities
Manage and oversee Global Payroll operations teams across Markets
Ensure compliance with McDonald’s standards and local payroll / labor regulations & laws
Oversee payroll audits, as needed
Lead and develop payroll teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support standardization & shared initiatives
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field; certified payroll professional (CPP) preferred
Professional Experience & Skills:
Payroll Operations: Significant track record in payroll service management, with a proven record of managing Payroll operations
Knowledge of Payroll solutions: marketplace, and best practices in terms of Payroll systems, operating models, and regulatory environment across counties, with the ability to use data-driven insights for strategic decision-making
Proven success in defining payroll strategies and managing payroll operations for global companies
Comprehensive knowledge of leading payroll processes ; strong understanding of accounting principles and practices related to payroll
Experience in ensuring compliance with company standards and global payroll regulations , as well as payroll audits
Change agent by nature demonstrating an appetite for driving transformational change & challenging status quo
Superior organization skills and ability to identify key connections and manage relationships across multiple stakeholders
Proven experience leading & working in a matrixed environment & program - ability to proactively manage, support, and delegate work across team members
Excellent leadership abilities , with a focus on team development and cross-functional collaboration
Ability to identify, clarify, and resolve issues and risks, ensuring effective risk mitigation
Passion for leveraging technology to enhance processes and create better experiences
Be able to quickly adapt to changes , remaining flexible and effective in dynamic environment
Additional Information:
At McDonald’s, we are people from all walks of life. People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonald’s experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees, and suppliers gives us strength.
We do not tolerate inequality, injustice, or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues, and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.
We also recognize our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald’s or elsewhere.

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