Global Head of Payroll and HR Operations - Managing Director

Overview:

The Global Head of Payroll and Time Management provides enterprise‑wide leadership and accountability for global payroll and time management activities, supporting more than 51,000 employees across 35 countries in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.

Managing teams and processes across multiple geographies, the role sets global strategy and oversees end‑to‑end execution of payroll and time management, including process design, vendor oversight, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks, while effectively engaging a diverse set of global and local stakeholders.

Based in either Boston or London, the role leads a globally distributed organization across North America, EMEA, and APAC and reports to the SVP, Workforce Analytics and HR Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide global leadership and oversight for all payroll and time management operations across multiple regions and geographies.

• Define and execute the global payroll and time management strategy, overseeing end‑to‑end delivery including process design, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance.

• Partner strategically with GHR/CC, Finance, Tax, and external vendors to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent payroll and time‑off processes worldwide.

• Lead and manage globally distributed teams, effectively engaging a diverse range of global and local stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement of the global operating model while ensuring strong operational risk management, governance, compliance, and internal controls.

Requirements & Preferred Qualifications

• A proven track record in global payroll and time off management including regulatory requirements, operations, client service and vendor management

• Advanced leadership, relationship management and communications skills

• Advanced team, career development and culture cultivation skills

• Advanced risk, compliance and regulatory management skills

• Expert problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution skills

• Strong presentation and organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, design and implement improvements in operational execution, governance and controls, and client experience

• Ability to develop people, financial and technology resource requirements necessary to support goals and objectives

Minimum Salary:​

zł426,000 Annual

The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.​

Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.​

In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.​

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We Offer:​

• Permanent contract from day one​

• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)​

• Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)​

• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan​

• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs​

• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice​

• Variety of well-being programs​

• Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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