Director, Global Payroll

Culver City, CA


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Type: Contract

Category: Finance and Accounting

Reference ID: 10080597

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/UDZK6Z


Job Title: Director, Global Payroll

Location: Los Angeles Area (Hybrid, 2 days/week) — OT required

Industry: Fast-growing Entertainment company

Pay Range: $130,000 – $200,000/ year

Type: Temp-to-Hire (immediate start needed)

Reports To: SVP, Accounting and Finance Operations

Direct Reports: 3 Payroll Clerks

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) 


About the Role

Lead payroll operations across the US and international subsidiaries for a global, fast-growing entertainment company. US payroll runs in-house on Workday; international payroll is processed monthly via local providers with internal oversight. This is a temp-to-hire role — the team needs someone who can start quickly and may grow into the permanent seat.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a payroll team; set service standards and escalation protocols
  • Oversee accurate processing of salaries, bonuses, commissions, equity, benefits, taxes, and garnishments across jurisdictions
  • Manage global payroll calendars, compliance, and audit-readiness
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, Tax, and HR on regulatory and risk matters
  • Own payroll controls, reconciliations, and vendor relationships
  • Drive automation, reporting, and system improvements (Workday, integrations)
  • Lead payroll workstreams for M&A, reorgs, and system changes

Requirements

  • Extensive Workday experience; multi-state payroll
  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience with equity/commission payouts
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Preferred: M&A, software implementations, equity payout experience

Systems

  • Workday, ADP Workforce Now, Excel
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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