Ensure accurate payroll processing and resolve complex payroll issues at Xcel Energy's multi - state environment. Provide expertise in payroll operations while managing compliance with various regulations.
About the role
- Payroll Team Leader overseeing payroll operations across multiple regions and leading standardization initiatives. Join a dynamic company valuing talent and creativity.
Responsibilities
- Oversee accurate and timely payroll delivery for multiple entities across the globe (including Europe, Asia, MENA, Americas).
- Ensure full compliance with local tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Conduct regular audits to identify risks, discrepancies, and process gaps, implementing corrective actions promptly. Serve as the key point of contact for internal and external audits related to payroll.
- Lead the standardization and harmonization of payroll processes across all jurisdictions.
- Design and document clear, compliant, and repeatable payroll procedures to ensure transparency and control.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks related to data accuracy, compliance, and operational continuity.
- Develop robust internal controls and approval frameworks aligned with corporate governance standards.
- Lead payroll transformation and process improvement initiatives from design to implementation.
- Drive change management efforts across teams to embed new tools, standards, and ways of working.
- Manage relationships with external payroll providers, ensuring high service quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to align payroll operations with business needs and regulatory updates.
- Review and negotiate contracts, SLAs, and performance metrics with external vendors.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a global payroll team to ensure operational excellence and professional growth. Promote a culture of accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in global payroll management, including leadership responsibilities in multinational organizations.
- Solid understanding of international payroll governance, tax compliance, and cross-border employment complexities.
- Experience overseeing multi-country payroll vendors and system integrations.
- Demonstrated success in leading process transformation projects and change management initiatives.
- Strong project management capability — able to plan, execute, and deliver complex, multi-jurisdictional initiatives.
- Proven ability to build, lead, and inspire diverse teams in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and strong attention to detail.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
- Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
- Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.
- Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
- Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
- Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
- Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
- Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.
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