Director, Global Payroll

Smartsheet Inc.

Job Overview

Location

-REMOTE, USA-

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As Director, Global Payroll at Smartsheet, you will lead and manage the company’s global payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for employees worldwide while supporting rapid growth and international expansion.
• You will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global payroll team, set strategic goals aligned with business objectives, oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions, ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and international regulations, and serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll inquiries.
• You will partner with HR, Finance, and IT to streamline processes, drive system optimizations (including ADP, Workday, or SAP), lead special projects such as system migrations or M&A integrations, and provide actionable payroll insights to leadership through detailed reporting and analysis.
• Smartsheet is a fast-growing, innovative technology company that empowers teams to achieve more through intelligent work management solutions; this role offers the opportunity to shape payroll strategy in a dynamic, remote-friendly environment where your expertise directly impacts employee experience and operational excellence.
• You will gain leadership experience in a global technology setting, deepen your expertise in international payroll compliance and systems, and drive process innovation while building a scalable payroll function that supports the company’s mission to help teams achieve meaningful work.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or advanced certification preferred
• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role, preferably in a SaaS or high-growth global technology company
• Extensive hands-on experience with implementation, configuration, and optimization of major global payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now, ADP Global Payroll, Workday Payroll, or SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll
• Demonstrated expertise in managing international payroll operations across multiple countries, including knowledge of global tax implications and compliance requirements
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) highly preferred; Global Payroll Management Certificate (GPMI) a strong asset
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, local, and international payroll laws and regulations
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

🏖️ Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time employees
• 401k match (50% of contribution up to first 6% of eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program plus sick time off
• Up to 24 weeks of parental leave
• Company-funded perks including counseling membership, retail discounts, and personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered U.S. location (role-specific)
• Access to professional development resources including Udemy online courses

Skills & Technologies

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About Smartsheet Inc.

Smartsheet provides a cloud-based work management platform that enables teams to plan, track, automate and report on projects and processes. The software combines spreadsheet-like interfaces with project management, collaboration, workflow automation and content management features. It serves enterprises, government agencies and small to medium businesses across industries including technology, construction, healthcare and financial services. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Smartsheet generates revenue through subscription plans and professional services.

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