Head of Global Payroll

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

As the Head of Global Payroll you will provide strategic oversight to a large global customer-centric team in the delivery of Global Payroll, Time, & Attendance Services across the global markets. You will collaborate with other members of the HR Leadership to define and drive strategy in alignment with organizational goals & objectives.  This critical leader will oversee end to end servicing for Global Payroll/Time & Attendance, including strategic vision and oversight for innovative payroll support and processes, multiple geographically dispersed payroll models, compliance, and controllership. This leader will analyze, set, and drive the overall strategy and roadmap for Global Payroll/Time & Attendance and foster relationships with various internal stakeholders through cross functional collaboration in delivery of HR services. They will use operational experience and expertise, data-driven insights, and business acumen to identify the greatest areas of opportunity to elevate the employee experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the strategic vision, roadmap, and operational oversight for Global Payroll and Time & Attendance functions, managing U.S. and international payroll operations, vendor relationships, compliance, and controllership activities for 7,000+ employees.
• Direct global payroll compliance and governance initiatives by implementing tiered service models, establishing data governance practices, conducting audits and account reviews, and ensuring adherence to international payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor requirements.
• Enhance service delivery and employee experience by fostering strong partnerships with HR, business leaders, and COE teams, while optimizing regional multi-tier service centers and driving continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Champion operational excellence by integrating and stabilizing payroll and timekeeping service channels, identifying cross-functional efficiencies, eliminating errors, and implementing corrective actions to improve accuracy and compliance.
• Develop high-performing teams through mentorship, training, performance management, succession planning, and career development initiatives, while executing strategic priorities and projects aligned with overall company goals.

Required:

• 10 years relevant experience (minimum)
• In-depth knowledge of global payroll practices, regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements across multiple countries and regions with strong understanding of statutory deductions, tax rates, social security requirements, and benefits regulations globally.
• Expert level Payroll knowledge in US and Canada and extensive experience in managing relationships with global payroll service providers and vendors.
• Proficiency in using payroll software or systems for end-to-end global payroll processing like ADP Globalview, ADP Celergo, Ceridian Excelity and Kronos Time & Attendance. Ceridian Dayforce experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a high-performing team

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in related field
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification

Culture and Benefits:

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The annual salary range for this role is $175,000 - $260,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.