Director, Global Payroll
Company: NTT Data
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is
possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading
innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and
society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a
place where you can grow, belong and thrive. Your day at NTT DATA
The Director, Global Payroll oversees the global payroll function
for NTT Global Data Centers. Responsible for overseeing and
managing all aspects of the payroll process, ensuring the accurate,
compliant, and timely disbursement of wages for all employees. A
key partner in developing and implementing strategies and best
practices to systematically scale the payroll operations and
related systems while maintaining quality, accuracy, internal
controls and compliance. Collaborates with various departments to
improve policies and procedures, streamline processes and act as
the expert in all Payroll related matters. ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES • Leads a team of domestic and international
payroll team members responsible for payroll processing including
earnings, commissions, bonuses, taxes, benefit deductions, and
garnishments. • Develops and executes a strategic plan to scale and
optimize global payroll administration that can support new and
existing payrolls in various regions and countries. • Actively
partners and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure
business objectives and priorities are executed effectively. •
Designs and implements policy and internal controls to ensure
accurate and timely payroll processing compliant with US and
international government regulations. • Conducts payroll audits,
ensuring data integrity, overall payroll accuracy and compliance
with US and international government regulations and Company
policies. • Ensures compliance with all applicable policies, rules,
regulations and laws at the local, state and federal level. Stays
abreast of regulatory and policy changes. • Partners with internal
and external auditors to ensure compliance and adherence to Company
policies and procedures. • Research and implement Payroll system
and process improvements to reduce error, increase efficiency, and
ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities. •
Identifies and provides solutions for potential payroll issues,
implementing process changes and/or additional training as a
preventive measure for future errors. • Reviews and/or creates all
communications regarding Payroll and Timekeeping activities. •
Maintains strict confidentiality, ensuring security of the Payroll
system, reports and other documentation. • Effectively manages a
team, their resources, development, and overall performance. •
Provides direction and supervises team through effective coaching
and performance management. • Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Demonstrates subject matter
expertise with implementing and enhancing Payroll systems, policies
and procedures. • Strong knowledge of data privacy laws, including
CPRA, GDPR, etc. • Possess business acumen and understanding of
strategic processes. • Ability to think critically, problem solve,
and take an analytical approach to work with close attention to
detail. • Ability to remain open-minded and self-confident with the
ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced
environment. • Proven and effective leadership skills. • Thorough
knowledge of international, federal, state, and local payroll laws
and regulations for each jurisdiction where employees work and
reside, including excellent understanding of Wage and Hour laws. •
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
with peer leaders and individuals at all levels of the
organization. • Ability to effectively translate payroll concepts
for a lay audience and to proactively inform, influence and educate
executives, cross-functional stakeholders and team members. •
Strong oral and written communication skills. • Ability to be
highly confidential. • Proficient with computers to include the
utilization of Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Teams, Word,
Excel, Power Point and Outlook. • Ability to work in a team
environment. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in human
resources, business administration, or related field or equivalent
education and/or work experience. • Requires at least 10 years of
progressive experience overseeing multi-state and multi-country HR
processes for both exempt and non-exempt workforces. Experience in
EMEA, APAC, India and the Unites States required. • Experience must
include implementation, support and maintenance of Payroll systems,
specifically Workday, including processes and integrations to other
applications. • Experience transforming a payroll function to
maximize automation, scalability and sustainability. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS • Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and
bending. • Able to hear and speak into a telephone. • Close visual
work on a computer terminal. • Dexterity of hands and fingers to
operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical
instruments. • Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. WORK CONDITIONS
& OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Extensive daily usage of workstation or
computer. • This role is expected to be remote with an occasional
need to be on-site in a shared space. • Must possess a current,
valid state-issued driver’s license. • Must satisfactorily pass
company-required background check process. This is a remote
position that requires reliable internet connection and
electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses
associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile
device, if applicable. NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.
offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and
location. Base salary for this position is $ 175,900.00 - $
228,900.00. All regular full-time employees are eligible for an
annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company
performance. Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and
vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and
long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k
retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.
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