Global Payroll Director

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way.Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow - all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.

Your Team:

Payroll is one of the most essential sectors of any company. The Global Payroll team is responsible for processing payroll in 30+ countries across the globe. We are responsible for over 7,000 employees that need to be paid accurately, on time, and given world class customer service for their paycheck and tax inquiries.

PTC is seeking a strategic and experiencedGlobal Payroll Directorto lead our global payroll operations across multiple regions. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for employees worldwide, with a strong focus onvendor management, optimization of theADP Global Payroll platform, and administration of equity compensation programs. The ideal candidate will bring a global mindset, deep technical payroll expertise, and a passion for operational excellence.

Your Day-To-Day:

• Lead the global payroll function, overseeing payroll operations across the Americas, India, EMEA, and APAC.
• Manage and optimize relationships with global payroll vendors, especiallyADP Celergo, ADP GlobalViewandADP Workforce Now, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) and compliance standards are met.
• Oversee the administration and processing of employee equity programs, including RSUs, PSUs, and ESPP, in collaboration with Legal, HR, and Finance.
• Ensure accurate reporting and taxation of equity transactions in payroll systems and employee pay.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll and equity processes, systems, and controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and external partners to ensure seamless integration of payroll with upstream and downstream systems.
• Oversee global payroll audits, reconciliations, and internal controls to ensure data integrity and risk mitigation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global payroll team.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll in global expansion initiatives, M&A activity, and system implementations.
• Develop and maintain global payroll and equity policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Adhere to PTC's policies and procedures as well as statutory regulations.
• PTC is a publicly traded company and is subject to SOX compliance.

Your Skills and Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of10 years of progressive payroll experience, with at least5 years in a global leadership role.
• Proven experience managingADP Global Payroll platforms, includingADP Celergo, ADP GlobalView,andADP Workforce Now.
• Experience with Workday HCM preferred.
• Strong background invendor management, including performance management and issue resolution.
• Deep understanding of global payroll compliance, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience leading payroll operations in a multinational, publicly traded company is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation highly preferred.

Life at PTC is about more than working with today's most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It's about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today's most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you.

If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you'll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?

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