Director, International Payroll/ Dyrektor/ Dyrektorka Międzynarodowej Obsługi Płacowej

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We are seeking a Director, International Payroll/ Dyrektor/ Dyrektorka Międzynarodowej Obsługi Płacowej.

The selected candidate will be employed by Critical Mission Services Sp. z o.o., part of Amentum.

About the opportunity

The Director, International Payroll will lead the end-to-end delivery of payroll operations outside the United States, with primary operational oversight based in Amentum’s Kraków shared services center. This role is accountable for the accurate, compliant, and timely execution of global payroll, including timekeeping validation, labor processing, and gross-to-net pay delivery across a complex multi-country environment. The Director will play a critical leadership role in transforming Amentum’s global payroll function by driving standardization, strengthening governance, and reducing reliance on external payroll providers.

Key Responsibilities

Global Payroll Operations

• Lead daily payroll production activities across international regions, ensuring accurate and timely pay delivery.

• Oversee timekeeping and labor processing inputs, ensuring data integrity from upstream systems (e.g., Workday, ERPs).

• Establish and maintain rigorous payroll validation, reconciliation, and audit controls to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Vendor Management & Consolidation Strategy

• Manage relationships with global payroll providers, ensuring performance against SLAs, accuracy standards, and compliance requirements.

• Execute the strategic roadmap to reduce external payroll providers from 19 to 5 (or fewer) by 2029.

• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to transition countries onto a simplified, scalable payroll delivery model (e.g., ADP Celergo or other platforms).

Process Standardization & Compliance

• Drive the development and adoption of standardized global payroll processes, procedures, and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with country-specific payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory reporting requirements.

• Partner with internal audit and compliance teams to support SOX controls and audit readiness.

Shared Services Leadership (Kraków GDO)

• Lead and develop the Kraków-based payroll operations team, fostering a high-performance, service-oriented culture.

• Implement scalable shared services practices, optimizing cost, efficiency, and service delivery.

• Support “follow-the-sun” operational models and global service delivery alignment.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Champion automation initiatives, reducing manual processes and cycle times across payroll operations.

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve data quality, and enhance system integrations.

• Support broader initiatives such as paygroup consolidation, process automation, and knowledge base development.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and business leaders to ensure alignment on payroll delivery and transformation initiatives.

• Provide executive-level reporting on payroll performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.

• Act as a trusted advisor on international payroll operations and compliance matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 12+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience, including significant international payroll oversight.

• Demonstrated experience managing global payroll vendors and multi-country payroll operations.

• Strong knowledge of global payroll compliance, statutory requirements, and audit controls.

• Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP Celergo, or similar platforms.

• Proven track record leading transformation initiatives, including vendor consolidation and process standardization.

• Experience operating within shared services or global delivery models preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Success Metrics

• Payroll accuracy and on-time delivery across all international regions

• Reduction of payroll providers from 19 to ≤5 by 2029

• Adoption of standardized global payroll processes and documentation

• Reduction in manual activities through automation and process improvement

• Strong audit outcomes and sustained regulatory compliance

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to Amentum’s global payroll transformation strategy. The Director, International Payroll will help transition the organization from a fragmented, provider-heavy model to a streamlined, standardized, and technology-enabled global payroll function—ensuring accurate, timely pay for employees across 75+ countries while enabling scalability for future growth.

We Offer

• International working environment and unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance

• Personal development opportunities and training in industry-leading tools

• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere

• Participation in global projects and process improvements

• Full-time employment contract with competitive salary

• Benefits package including medical care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria with co-financing for sports activities, employee wellbeing support program

• Flexible working hours (start between 7:30–10:00)

• Hybrid or stationary working model — based on your preference

• Modern office in an attractive location

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected — and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We welcome people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or family status.

Compensation Details:

Information regarding the salary for this position will be shared at later stages of the recruitment process, in a way that ensures transparent and well-informed negotiations.

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

_Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._

Original Posting:

05/05/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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