Global Head of Payroll, Tax – Risk Operations

🔥 12 hours ago

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $185k - $234k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🧾 Payroll

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GE Vernova

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

📋 Description

• Oversee global delivery teams managing employee and payroll information, employment tax, equity compensation, and operational risk processes • Create and govern global business continuity plans for People Operations workstreams • Build, implement, track, govern, and conform internal controls and business plans across HR People Operations • Work with internal and external auditors to manage, execute, track, report, and govern audits across HR shared services • Partner with controllership and tax teams to develop local HR Services operational risk control frameworks • Support Finance with procedures and timely, accurate account reconciliations • Lead regulatory projects and maintain regulatory system requirements • Execute annual SOX testing and act as Payroll SOX liaison for external auditors • Develop and maintain Payroll and Benefits segregation-of-duties controls • Review HR Services reconciliations and financial transactions and respond to tax notifications • Mentor regional and local teams on internal controls and compliance culture • Own project governance, operating rhythms, communications, reporting, and reviews • Lead HR operational risk, tax, pay, benefits compliance, and controllership standards • Track and research proposed and enacted regulatory changes • Serve as key contact for government investigations and inquiries • Design and lead regulatory and compliance education and training programs • Lead cross-functional teams and projects as an operational risk expert; develop business solutions and maintain a risk register • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements • Maintain compliance of payroll activities with local and national laws, tax codes, and labor regulations • Create and maintain payroll policies and procedures covering data security, confidentiality, and accuracy • Ensure business continuity through plan design and documentation with regional delivery teams

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources & HR Operations Service Delivery • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college • Specialized expertise with payroll governance and/or controllership or related operational risk management within a multinational organization • Professional experience and demonstrated leadership in payroll processes, regulatory compliance, and/or operations/service-oriented environments • Experience with global mobility programs, time and attendance systems, and Workday ideally in manufacturing environments • Project management and process improvement experience • Strong oral and written communication skills • Ability to influence, advise, and guide leadership and senior operational leaders • Strategic judgment and ability to handle complex problems • Ability to evaluate information quality and analyze conflicting data • Ability to develop solutions and recommendations outside set parameters • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs • Established project management skills • Ability to transfer knowledge and develop others through coaching and mentoring • Strong consultative skills • Ability to work independently while leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others within a defined budget • Experience providing independent technical guidance and counsel to HR stakeholders at various organizational levels • Ability to adapt advisory style and tailor products to target audiences • Detail- and numerically-oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills • Comprehensive understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements • Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills • Understanding of finance for business • Logical, structured, and process-oriented thinking

🏖️ Benefits

• 15% discretionary annual bonus • Relocation Assistance Provided: No