Director - Payroll, North America

3 weeks ago


Phoenix, United States Amex Full time

**You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.**

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it’s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year’s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmex.

**How will you make an impact in this role?**

The main responsibilities of the role include the following:
**Responsibilities**:

- Direct and oversee the day-to-day Payroll function ensuring accurate colleague pay
- Direct and oversee tax preparation, review and filings
- Oversee, manage and report on Payroll spend
- Develop and maintain policies, processes, and training with appropriate documentation
- Manage vendor partner to terms of contract and service level agreements
- Oversee implementation of new process and/or systems
- Extreme focus on operational excellence and mitigating risk
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
- Share knowledge, expertise and guidance when complex problems or challenges arise through resolution
- Conduct rigorous analysis on emerging trends to inform the strategic direction
- Develop standard reporting for payroll operations, business units and senior leaders
- Partner with key stakeholders, i.e., Colleague Serving, G&L team, Treasury, Controllership, General Counsel, Employment and Corporate Tax
- Align goals with the organization’s overall strategy and set clear expectations and performance goals for each team member
- Develop and sustain a high performing team; defining what winning looks like
- Lead and coach a team

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in Payroll, Accounting or Tax
- Certified Payroll Professional
- 10+ years managing & overseeing a payroll function supporting an organization of 20,000+
- International Payroll experience
- Proven successful leadership
- dynamic leader who can lead a large group as well as develop future leaders

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Critical thinking
- HCM knowledge and experience
- Extensive knowledge and accountability for Compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Understanding of qualified retirement plans
- Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to change
- Exceptional verbal, written communication and presentation skills
- Strong Tax and Accounting knowledge/background
- Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics

Considerations for sponsorship:
Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws,

American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions

Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support t



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