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Payroll Director

Allstate Insurance
United States, Illinois
Aug 06, 2025
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Job Description The Payroll Director oversees the development, implementation, and management of global payroll strategies and operations across the enterprise's global workforce while ensuring compliance with international payroll regulations and standards. This role cultivates strong, productive relationships with internal teams, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and third-party vendors to ensure that processes are executed consistent with existing contracts, corporate policies and guidelines and international regulatory/legal requirements. This role requires expertise in payroll vendor technology and integration processes to streamline payroll functions across multiple regions. The role will lead projects of high complexity and daily operations with significant impact to the enterprise. Key Responsibilities Oversee the policies and procedures for payroll processes in alignment to local and international payroll regulations and standards. Lead and develop a high-performing global team to ensure payroll functions and integrations are performed seamlessly, accurately, and timely Oversee the audit of data and payroll specific records, including government reporting requirements for taxes, withholdings, and contributions. Align, enable, and lead global payroll and HR projects/improvements in partnership with COEs, OTAs, and third-party vendors to ensure enterprise payroll operations and technologies continue to drive a positive employee experience. Oversee the integration of payroll systems with other HR and financial systems, ensuring seamless data flow and accuracy. Leverage quantitative, qualitative, and trend data to draw conclusions and drive business results to reduce payroll errors and ensure inbound and outbound payroll data is accurate. Lead implementation and testing or new payroll systems and updates while developing and maintaining business continuity plans for payroll operations. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with all external and internal stakeholders. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has supervisory duties. Education and Experience 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred) 12 or more years of experience (Preferred) In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations No Certification, License or Registration is required for the job. Functional Skills Deep expertise with payroll systems and technology, ADP Globalview and WorkDay preferred. Proven ability to influence up, down, and across Strong payroll inbound/outbound integration process experience Demonstrated change agility and systems thinking Ability to deliver on a customer-first mindset Ability to engage and collaborate with wide variety of different leadership styles and flawlessly adapt approach. Ability to think broadly and strategically with a future-oriented mindset Advanced analytical skills In-depth knowledge of international payroll regulations and compliance Advanced time management skills, including ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and organize Skills ADP GlobalView, Communication, Global Payroll, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Payroll Administration, Payroll Audit, Payroll Functions, Problem Solving, Strategic Management, Time Management Compensation Compensation offered for this role is $158,000.00 - 212,750.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications. The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position. 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