Director, Payroll

The role

You will own, improve, and manage global payroll processes. You will lead a global team to deliver payroll for all employees and support company growth and expansion.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global payroll team
• Set strategic goals and objectives for the payroll department
• Develop strong stakeholder relationships
• Oversee end-to-end processing of complex multi-state and international payrolls
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and international payroll laws and regulations
• Monitor and adapt to changes in payroll laws and regulations globally
• Prepare and analyze comprehensive payroll reports
• Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and optimization of payroll systems
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT departments
• Drive special projects such as system migrations, new country expansions, or M&A integrations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience
• At least 5 years in a leadership or management role
• Extensive hands-on experience with the implementation, configuration, and optimization of major global payroll systems
• Demonstrated expertise in managing international payroll operations across multiple countries
• Proven track record of building, managing, and developing a high-performing payroll team
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, local, and international payroll laws and regulations
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Superior attention to detail, accuracy, and a strong commitment to data integrity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to handle highly confidential information
• Experience with AI or the willingness to assess and leverage AI

Nice to have

• Master's degree or relevant advanced certification
• Experience within a SAAS or high-growth global technology company
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Global Payroll Management Certificate (GPMI)

Benefits

• Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage
• 401k Match (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program
• Sick Time Off
• Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day
• Access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks including counseling membership, local retail discounts, and a personal Smartsheet account

Before you apply

• Candidates must be based within commuting distance of Smartsheet’s Bellevue office

About the company

Smartsheet empowers teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. The company is uniting human teams with AI agents to automate manual tasks and uncover insights at scale.