Join to apply for the Global Director of Payroll role at Bentley Systems
6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Global Director of Payroll role at Bentley Systems
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Direct message the job poster from Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Summary
The Global Director of Payroll will lead and oversee the global payroll operations spanning 50 countries. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing across all regions, aligning payroll strategy with corporate objectives, managing global payroll vendors, and leading transformation initiatives to enhance scalability and efficiency. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in global payroll, regulatory compliance, and leadership in complex, high-volume environments.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Develop and execute a global payroll strategy that supports the company’s growth and compliance needs across approximately 50 countries
* Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, and Tax teams to align payroll operations with broader corporate goals and objectives
Global Operations Oversight
* Oversee payroll processing for all global employees, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement in compliance with local labor laws, regulations, and statutory reporting
* Oversee payroll-related benefits deductions and retirement plan withholdings across locations, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and seamless integration with benefits administration platforms
* Process and report on equity incentive plans such as RSU’s and ESPP’s, as well as tax withholding and compliance
* Manage a global team of payroll professionals and third-party providers to deliver consistent, high-quality service
* Lead payroll integrations related to M&A activity, new country expansion, and system implementations
Compliance & Governance
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and labor requirements across jurisdictions, including SOX controls, GDPR, and local withholding/taxation rules
* Own the preparation and oversight of external payroll audits and financial audits and coordinate with internal audit and external auditors
Process Optimization & Technology
* Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices in payroll systems and reporting
* Collaborate with IT and Finance on system upgrades and the deployment of a global payroll platform
Reporting & Financial Integrity
* Ensure payroll costs are accurately reported and in collaboration with Finance, reconciled in the general ledger
* Provide executive leadership with regular payroll metrics, insights, and compliance updates
Team Leadership & Development
* Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, geographically dispersed payroll team
* Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
* Promote cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal, etc.) to achieve payroll objectives and enhance overall efficiency
* Demonstrate leadership through a ‘one-team’ mentality and a growth mindset
Skills/Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* 15+ years of progressive experience in global payroll leadership roles, with responsibility across multiple countries
* Expertise in international payroll compliance, tax, and regulatory environments in all global regions (North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC)
* Demonstrated success in leading large-scale payroll transformations
* Experience in a publicly traded environment with strong understanding of SOX and internal controls
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Proficiency in global HCM and ERP platforms (e.g., Workday, Dayforce)
About Bentley Systems
Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance.
www.bentley.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Human Resources
* Industries
Software Development
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bentley Systems by 2x
Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Payroll” roles.
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 hour ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks ago
Payroll and Workforce Management - Director, Hybrid
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago
Junior Associate Director, Human Resources, Shared Services (Maternity cover - 14 months)
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 days ago
Sr Director. Product Management (Global Payroll)
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 months ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 hours ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 hour ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 weeks ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 weeks ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 5 days ago
Senior Paediatric Psychologist - Various specified purpose contracts
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Human Resources Administrator (Spanish Speaking)
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr