3M
Global Payroll Director
US, Minnesota, Maplewood · Director · Full-time
No sponsorship$250k-$306kDetected 79 days ago
CompliancePerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingSarbanes-Oxley
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
- Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Responsibilities
- As a Global Payroll Director, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement global payroll strategies in collaboration with senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Project and Budget Management: Initiate and approve projects to improve payroll efficiency and competitiveness. Establish and manage departmental budgets, approving programs and budget deviations.
- Team Leadership and Development: Manage and mentor a team of payroll professionals, including senior managers. Provide direct supervision, set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and identify training and development needs.
- Issue Resolution and Support: Act as the point of escalation for regional payroll vendors.
- Support Country Managers with timely policy decisions and approvals.
- Implement performance management processes to set objectives, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
- Mentor and coach team members to build a high-performing and motivated payroll team.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
- Ten (10+) years experience in global payroll management in a private, public, government or military environment
- Eight (8+) years e of experience in a leadership role
- Familiarity with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) controls and compliance requirements
Nice to have
- Master's degree from an accredited institution
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Experience with payroll systems and software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in payroll management
- The expected compensation range for this position is $250,253 - $305,864, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
Skills
- Global Payroll Director
- Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
- This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
- The Impact You'll Make in this Role
- Here, you will make an impact by:
- Strategic Leadership:
- Operational Oversight:
- Oversee global payroll operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
- Make strategic decisions requiring in-depth analysis of unique and multi-faceted concepts.
- Project and Budget Management:
Compensation
- Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $250,253 - $305,864, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
Benefits
- All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
- Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
Company info
- Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
This listing is sourced directly from 3M's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.