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Senior Director Payroll

Senior Director Payroll

Ford Motor CompanyDearborn, MI, United States
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The Senior Director of Global Payroll is a pivotal leadership role within our Finance organization, reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer. This individual will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and compliance of all payroll activities worldwide. The Senior Director will lead a global team of payroll professionals, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for employees across the globe. This role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in global payroll operations, technology, compliance, and team development, capable of driving efficiency and innovation in a complex, high-volume environment.

You'll have…

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in payroll management, with at least 8-10 years in a senior leadership role overseeing global payroll operations for a multinational organization.
  • Extensive experience within a Fortune 500 company, preferably in the automotive, manufacturing, or a similarly complex, high-volume industry.
  • Proven track record of managing large, complex payroll environments across multiple international jurisdictions (., EMEA, APAC, LATAM, North America).
  • Demonstrated success in leading and implementing major payroll system transformations, specifically transitioning from legacy systems to cloud-based solutions.
  • Strong background in accounting principles, financial controls, and general ledger reconciliation related to payroll.

You may also have…

  • Master's degree (MBA) or relevant professional certification (., Certified Payroll Professional - CPP, Chartered Accountant - CA) highly preferred.
  • Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop, and lead diverse global teams.
  • Deep expertise in global payroll best practices, tax regulations, and labor laws.
  • Proficiency with major ERP systems (., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and specialized global payroll platforms.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of influencing and collaborating effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex regulations and operational challenges into clear, actionable plans.
  • High degree of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

    • What you'll receive in return…

    As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

    Our benefits summary can be found .

    You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

    As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like : will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including :

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

    • This position is a leadership level 4.

    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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