Ping Identity
Director, Global Payroll
USA - Remote · Director
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About the role
- It's something that inspires our company.
- People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom.
- One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Responsibilities
- Actively manage day-to-day and strategic relationships with payroll managed services partners, including SLA adherence, KPIs, escalations, and quarterly business reviews.
- Develop and execute a long-term global payroll strategy focused on scalability, standardization, process excellence, and risk mitigation.
- Develop and execute a payroll automation roadmap, including maintenance and enhancement of existing systems, to drive efficiency.
- Lead payroll implementations and support global geographic expansion efforts, including new country setup, EOR management, and M&A integration activities.
- Lead and develop a high-performing global payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Treasury to support payroll funding activities, global cash forecasting, and new country setup activities.
- Manage payroll-related compliance activities, including withholdings, payroll tax and statutory deposits, multi-state registrations, audits, and government inquiries.
- Proactively identify and mitigate payroll-related risks; maintain robust internal controls to prevent errors, fraud, and compliance violations.
- Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone.
- We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone's individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity.
Requirements
- Proven Global Track Record: 15+ years of progressive payroll leadership, with a deep technical command of both multi-state US and international payroll environments.
- An ideal candidate also has:
- Global Expertise: Highly proficient in interpreting and researching local and international rules and regulations.
- Tech Stack: Proficiency with UKG and CloudPay and familiarity with other tech solutions such as Smartsheets, Google Sheets, and AI-enabled tools.
- People Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading globally dispersed teams of 5+ employees through periods of significant growth and change.
- Quality & Excellence: Strong operational and problem-solving capabilities with commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
- Growth Mindset: A self-starter who thrives in high-velocity environments, with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
- Employee-Centric: A commitment to providing an elite, high-trust experience for every Ping Identian.
- Technical Credentialing: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or equivalent global certification.
- Global Expertise: Highly proficient in interpreting and researching local and international rules and regulations. Strong baseline understanding of statutory deductions, tax rates, social security requirements and benefits regulations in EMEA/APAC/North America.
- Public Company Experience: Expertise managing payroll complexities related to public company equity (RSUs and ESPP) and strong awareness of SOX control requirements.
- Compensation Range: $180,000 - $210,000 base + variable bonus
- In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Life at Ping:
Compensation
- $180,000 - $210,000 base + variable bonus
- In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above.
- Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Oversee accurate payroll administration of complex compensation elements (including salary changes, bonuses, commissions, equity-related payments, leaves, deductions, garnishments, severance, and one-time payments)
- Oversee year-end payroll reporting requirements globally, including W-2s and comparable international forms, as well as payroll tax filings and annual statements
Benefits
- Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule
- Parental Leave
- Progressive Healthcare Options
- Retirement Programs
- Opportunity for Education Reimbursement
- Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together.
- Commuter Offset (Specific locations)
Company info
- Expertise managing payroll complexities related to public company equity (RSUs and ESPP) and strong awareness of SOX control requirements.
Equal opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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