Director, Regional Payroll & Compliance

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Posting date : 08/12/2026

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Reference : USA14968

Director, Regional Payroll & Compliance

United States, Pennsylvania, MALVERN

• Permanent / Regular

• Human Resources

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Why do we need you ?

The Director, Regional Payroll & Compliance provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and governance of payroll across all U.S. and Canada operations. Will partner Finance, HR, Legal, and external providers to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll execution while driving continuous improvement, technology optimization, and a long-term payroll strategy aligned to business objectives.

Scope & Organization

• Regional responsibility across U.S. and Canada payroll operations
• Supports 20,000 employees across multiple business units
• Oversees $2B payroll and 730K+ Pay slips annually
• Leads a team of 35 employees with 3 direct reports

Payroll Operations, Technology & Process Optimization

• Oversee Workforce Management (WFM) and time & attendance strategies, ensuring alignment with operational and labor optimization goals
• Lead end-to-end payroll operations and service delivery, ensuring a high-quality employee experience through defined service levels and responsive support models
• Drive continuous process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and risk mitigation
• Oversee payroll systems and integrations, ensuring data integrity and alignment with business processes
• Own payroll function financials including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and performance reporting in partnership with Finance. Ensures accurate payroll reporting and reconciliations
• Manage vendor relationships and SLAs to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery
• Lead development and governance of payroll documentation, policies, and training to support operational consistency

Compliance & Audit

• Own enterprise accountability for payroll compliance, including wage and hour compliance, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations and mitigating organizational risk
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, provincial, and local payroll and tax regulations across U.S. and Canada
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary updates to processes and systems
• Lead internal and external payroll audits, including tax, wage, and Department of Labor reviews
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls and compliance frameworks (including ICRF alignment) to ensure accuracy, audit readiness, and risk mitigation

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and execute a regional payroll strategy aligned with business priorities and transformation initiatives
• Lead payroll integration for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, ensuring seamless transition, compliance, and operational continuity
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure consistency while accommodating local requirements
• Partner cross-functionally to optimize payroll processes, systems, and compliance outcomes
• Develop and deliver training and guidance to HR, Finance, and business teams on payroll compliance, policies, and best practices
• Lead enterprise transformation initiatives, system implementations, and change management programs to modernize payroll operations and drive adoption
• Serve as escalation point for critical payroll, compliance, and operational issues, ensuring timely resolution and risk mitigation

People Leadership

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing payroll team, with strong focus on engagement and capability development
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and service excellence
• Drive succession planning, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness

Is this job for you ?

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of progressive payroll, HR, or finance experience in a complex, multi-site environment
• Expertise in U.S. and Canadian payroll regulations, tax, and compliance requirements
• Strong experience with payroll systems (e.g., Workday, UKG/Kronos)
• Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and translate complex payroll topics into clear business insights
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and influencing across functions
• Experience with large-scale transformations, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent preferred

A little more about us

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

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Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

Benefits in joining us

At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave • Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

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