Director, Global Payroll

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global payroll team, consistently implementing process improvements and advancing automation initiatives.
• Oversee all monthly and biweekly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and strict adherence to compliance standards.
• Rapidly identify and lead resolution of payroll issues on a global scale.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions to close any operational gaps.
• Proactively anticipate future needs, developing and refining processes to meet evolving demands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce new processes or recommend impactful changes.
• Lead strategic payroll system enhancement projects.
• Engage regularly with outsourced vendor teams to set, monitor, and uphold high service standards, ensuring exceptional performance.
• Monitor and manage tax-related communications and actions to ensure compliance.
• Oversee and reinforce internal controls, ensuring the team’s compliance with SOX standards.
• Partner closely with Equity, Global Mobility, and Finance teams to drive alignment and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional HR teams to support holistic organizational objectives.

Qualification & Requirements

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Payroll, emphasizing strategic planning and global process optimization.
• CPP Certification preferred.

Preferred

• Experience with establishing new processes and identifying/implementing innovative digital solutions. We are ‘digital first’ at Moderna.
• Prior successful experience working in a high growth environment, in the technology, biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to balance tactical and strategic responsibilities.
• Strong business and financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the capability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Availability to travel as needed to meet strategic goals and support team functions.

Benefits

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
• Vacation, sick time and holidays
• Volunteer time to participate within your community
• Discretionary year-end shutdown
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!