Sr. Global Payroll Director

At Aristocrat, we are committed to crafting exceptional experiences for both our employees and customers. As a global leader in the gaming industry, our mission is to bring happiness to life through the power of play. This ambition is driven by our innovative culture and impactful projects. Joining our team as the Sr. Global Payroll Director means being part of an ambitious organization where your leadership will shape the future of our payroll operations across multiple regions, including EMEA, North America, Canada, LATAM, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to drive excellence, collaborate globally, and implement modern payroll solutions. If you want to make a significant impact in a dynamic and inclusive environment, this is the role for you!

What You'll Do

• Coordinate the full cycle of domestic and international payroll processing for US and global subsidiaries, ensuring flawless execution and compliance.
• Provide strategic mentorship to optimize payroll processes for scalability across various regions.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing payroll team, encouraging a positive, collaborative environment.
• Ensure team members are subject matter experts and primary points of contact for payroll inquiries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as P&C leaders, Accounting, Finance, and Audit to align payroll with broader organizational goals.
• Engage with collaborators across different time zones to ensure effective communication and execution of business objectives.
• Develop and complete strategic plans to scale and optimize global payroll operations.
• Build and implement internal controls and workflows to guarantee compliance with payroll, tax, and benefits regulations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with international, federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Stay updated on wage laws and regulations to ensure systems align with current standards.
• Lead the build and deployment of global payroll systems, ensuring compliance with data security regulations.
• Manage complex payroll-related queries and ensure timely resolution of issues, maintaining high service quality.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in global payroll management, with a proven track record of success.
• Understanding of international, federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with collaborators at all levels.
• Experience with payroll system build and implementation, particularly in a global context.
• High attention to detail and dedication to maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide insightful mentorship on payroll matters.
• Strong dedication to continuous improvement and innovation in payroll processes.

This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

You may also be eligible for inclusion in our annual equity program, providing the opportunity to share directly in Aristocrat's long-term growth and success through equity ownership.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.

About Aristocrat

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery.

Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day.

Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world’s best gaming content. Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat.

Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play!

Employment Equality Statement

Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law.

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Empowering a Sustainable Future

At Aristocrat, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe.

Our Sustainability report provides information on the progress we’ve made each year, across our four strategic sustainability pillars – Good Governance & Responsible Business, Empowering Safer Play (formerly responsible gameplay), Operational Sustainability & Climate, and People & Community.

You can read more about our progress here: https://www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/