Director, Global Payroll Operations & HRIS

Summary

Celestica is looking for a hands-on Global Payroll Operations and HR technology leader to spearhead our global payroll function and systems. This role will work closely with cross functional stakeholders including IT and Finance teams and drive payroll operational accuracy, compliance, optimization of processes, vendor management and payroll and the related systems for Celestica’s 30,000+ employees globally. 

Detailed Description

Provides overall leadership, expertise and advanced analytical guidance to the Vice-President, Global Rewards. Core Responsibilities include the following: 

• Strategy:  Develop and execute a global payroll organization strategy and co-lead HR technology strategy with the IT team, ensuring alignment with Celestica’s business priorities
• Daily Operations: Oversee the end-to-end execution of global payroll runs, ensuring zero downtime and 100% accuracy across all international entities.
• System Ownership: Directly manage the integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of ADP GlobalView and time and attendance systems. Understand HR technology needs and work closely with IT/SuccessFactors Employee Central team to develop solutions.
• Process Automation: Identify bottlenecks, manual workarounds, and data errors, and implement practical process fixes and automation
• Compliance & Audit: Own payroll governance, including global SOX controls, tax compliance, labor law adherence, and year-end audits.
• Vendor Management: Hold external payroll providers and software vendors accountable to their SLAs, manage contracts, and negotiate renewals.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a global team of direct and indirect reports, establishing clear KPIs for performance and service delivery. Ability to Coach and develop High Performing payroll team

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Experience: 12+ years in global payroll/tax, with at least 7 years leading payroll operations in a high-volume, multinational corporate environment. 7+ years of hands-on experience managing payroll and HRIS systems and leading large-scale software implementations or upgrades.
• Influencer: Exceptional analytical and change-management skills, with a proven ability to align priorities across functions and executives.
• Software Proficiency:
  • Direct experience managing ADP GlobalView
  • Highly Preferred: Practical knowledge of SuccessFactors Employee Central and standard Workforce Management/timekeeping systems.
  • Data Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data modeling) for data reconciliation.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Skills: 10+ years managing global teams

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are generally performed in good working conditions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 12+ years in global payroll/tax, with at least 7 years leading payroll operations in a high-volume, multinational corporate environment.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience managing HRIS systems and leading large-scale software implementations or upgrades.

Typical Education

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or HR. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a strong asset.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.