Senior Director, Global Payroll

About this role

Corporate: Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees.

Position Summary

The   Mission :  

Leads   strategy and execution of   L&W’s   global payroll operations to ensure   accurate , compliant, and scalable delivery across all regions. This role is critical in enabling business continuity, mitigating regulatory   risk   and   establishing   strong governance and operational consistency while driving continuous improvement over time.  

Location Requirement: This position is based in Las Vegas, NV. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates who are not currently located in the area.   Job Summary:  

The   Senior Director, Global   Payroll   is responsible for   end   to   end   delivery of global payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all regions.   Oversee s   a global payroll organization, including systems, processes, and vendor partnerships,   t o deliver scalable, efficient, and consistent operations across a complex,   multi   country   environment . Drives continuous improvement through system optimization, standardization, and integration   with a focus on strengthening governance and operational consistency . Partners cross   functionally with   People Capabilities , Finance, Legal, and Tax to manage risk, support business changes, and deliver a seamless   creator and sci-player   experience.  

Outcomes:   

• Consistently delivers   accurate ,   timely , and compliant payroll across all regions, with strong audit outcomes and effective mitigation of regulatory and financial risk aligned to regulatory requirements.  

• Stabilizes,   establishes , and sustains a globally consistent payroll framework, including policies, controls, and processes that support business growth, organizational complexity, and geographic expansion.  

• Leads   payroll transformation initiatives   (e.g., system optimization, automation, vendor rationalization), with a focus on standardization and sustainable improvements in efficiency, cycle times, and   creator/sci-player   experience.  

• Ensures stable, controlled, and resilient payroll operations that effectively support organizational changes, including acquisitions, restructures, and workforce events (e.g., RIFs), with minimal disruption to creator s /sci-player s   and the business.  

• Builds   strong, trusted partnerships with   People Capabilities , Finance, Legal, and Tax to proactively address business needs, drive alignment, and enable informed decision   making.  

• Develops a high   performing global payroll team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning while building future   ready capabilities across the function.  

Essential Job Functions:    

• Direct global payroll operations, ensuring   accurate   and   timely   processing across all regions.  

• Define and implement payroll policies, controls, and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.  

• Manage payroll systems, data integrity, and external partners to support operational effectiveness and scalability.  

• Identify   and execute process improvements to enhance efficiency, standardization, and service delivery.  

• Lead, develop, and evaluate a global payroll team to ensure   strong performance   and capability development.  

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business initiatives, workforce changes, and risk management.  

• Provide oversight and support for payroll readiness during organizational changes, including acquisitions and restructures.  

• Ensure alignment of payroll operations, practices, and team behaviors with Light & Wonder’s vision, mission, and values.  

• Any other duties assigned.  

Qualifications • Education:   Bachelor’s degree in Business , Accounting, Finance, or   a related   field, or equivalent experience.  

• Experience: 12+ years of progressive payroll experience, including managing global payroll operations across multiple countries and regions.   5+ years of leadership experience overseeing global payroll teams, including experience leading distributed or   multi   region   teams.  

• Experience across both in-house and outsourced payroll models   and   e xperience leading payroll system implementations or enhancements (e.g., ADP, Workday, or similar platforms)   preferred  

Knowledge,   Skills   and Abilities:     

• Ability to lead and   operate   effectively in a complex, global environment, balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.  

• Strong knowledge of global payroll processes and the ability to apply sound judgment in navigating complex compliance and regulatory requirements.  

• Ability to   establish   structure, drive consistency, and   maintain   control in a dynamic and evolving business environment.  

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues,   identify   root causes, and implement practical, sustainable solutions.  

• Strong communication   and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively engage and align diverse stakeholders across functions and levels.  

• Ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams,   fostering   accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.  

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.  

• Ability to   anticipate   risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and operational stability.  

Physical Requirements:    

• This position requires  up to 15% travel.

W ork Conditions:   

• This role is primarily onsite in Las Vegas, NV.

• The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.  

Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively

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