Head of Global Payroll

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Job Description:

Why Join Us?

We are looking for a results oriented Head of Global Payroll to lead, transform, and modernize our multi-region payroll ecosystem.

In this role, you won't just manage a process—you will be the chief architect of our global delivery model, leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure flawless execution for our 30,000+ employees across AMER, EMEA, and APAC. If you are a transformational leader focused on financial precision, digital innovation, and compliance excellence, your next career milestone starts here.

The Opportunity 

As the Head of Global Payroll, you will own the end-to-end strategic vision, operational execution, and compliance framework for our enterprise-wide payroll architecture. You will lead a high-performing global team and manage top-tier vendor partnerships to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant delivery. A primary focus of this role will be driving digital transformation, eliminating operational silos, and continuously elevating our payroll maturity model.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute the long-term global payroll strategy. Architect a standardized, scalable operating model that supports rapid corporate growth and geographical expansion.
• Global Operational Excellence: Oversee the end-to-end processing of multi-country payrolls, ensuring flawless execution, high data integrity, and strict adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
• Digital Innovation: Serve as the executive sponsor for global payroll technology implementations (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP GlobalView). Champion automation, AI, and self-service tools to enhance the employee experience.
• Compliance, Risk & SOX Governance: Ensure absolute compliance with all international tax laws, labor standards, statutory filings, and cross-border mobility regulations. Maintain a robust control environment compliant with SOX and internal audit metrics.
• Vendor & Ecosystem Management: Strategically manage relationships, contract negotiations, and governance frameworks with Tier-1 global payroll providers.
• Talent & Culture Development: Attract, mentor, and inspire a world-class, geographically dispersed payroll team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, customer service, and professional development.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Master's degree or MBA is highly preferred.
• Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Global Certified Payroll Professional (GCPP) strongly preferred.
• Experience: 12+ years of progressive payroll management experience, with at least 5+ years leading a complex global payroll function within a Fortune 500 or equivalent multi-national corporation.
• Technical Acumen: Deep, hands-on expertise with Tier-1 HCM frameworks (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and complex global payroll engines.
• Domain Knowledge: Expert understanding of international payroll models (in-country providers vs. aggregators), expatriate tax implications, shadow payrolls, and equity/stock compensation mechanics.
• Executive Presence: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to influence at the C-suite and Board level.

What We Offer

• Competitive executive compensation package, including base salary, performance bonuses, and equity.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 178,100.00 To USD 285,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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