Global Payroll Compliance & Audit Lead

Who you are

You have extensive experience in payroll compliance and audit processes, ideally with a strong understanding of global payroll regulations and practices. Your expertise allows you to design and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework that protects the company and its employees. You are skilled at monitoring legislative changes and translating them into operational requirements, ensuring that payroll processes remain aligned with statutory and regulatory standards.

You excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, and HR, to identify compliance risks and drive remediation efforts. Your ability to lead and support internal and external payroll audits demonstrates your commitment to maintaining high standards of compliance and control. You are detail-oriented and proactive in improving payroll controls, ensuring that approval workflows and standard operating procedures are effective and efficient.

Desirable

Experience with SOX compliance and internal control reviews is a plus, as is familiarity with payroll systems and software. You are adaptable and can thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and priorities effectively. Your strong communication skills enable you to articulate compliance requirements clearly to various stakeholders, fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.

What you'll do

In this role, you will own and maintain the global payroll compliance framework, ensuring that all controls, policies, and procedures are up to date and effective across regions. You will monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll, such as tax and labor laws, and translate these changes into actionable operational requirements for the payroll teams.

You will partner closely with regional payroll teams and external vendors to ensure the timely and accurate implementation of new compliance requirements. Leading internal and external payroll audits will be a key responsibility, where you will ensure timely responses and remediation of any findings. Your role will involve designing, documenting, and continuously improving key payroll controls, including approval workflows, to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.

You will also play a critical role in training and supporting payroll teams on compliance matters, ensuring that they are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain compliance in their respective regions. Your expertise will be invaluable in driving the continued maturity of our global payroll operating model, contributing to the overall success of the Finance organization.

What we offer

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to simplify data and AI for everyone, and be part of a team that is transforming the way organizations leverage data to drive innovation and success.