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This is a contract role (24 months) leading the International payroll team’s participation in a global payroll transformation project. Docusign is consolidating its payroll vendor landscape and implementing Dayforce as a single unified global payroll system. This role will be responsible for the smooth transition of our Ireland, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, India and Israel entities onto the new system. This role will be involved in all phases of the project, from planning, through implementation, to go-live. It will closely collaborate with our vendors, implementation consultants and internal payroll teams to ensure successful delivery of the project. Candidates should have experience leading or managing payroll, preferably in a multinational environment as well as a proven track record of managing and delivering payroll system implementations. An understanding of local regulations and compliance requirements in some or all of the countries previously listed, is important and in-depth knowledge of payroll and HRM systems is needed. Attention to detail and the ability to manage and deliver results under strict deadlines as well as working effectively cross-functionally in a rapidly changing environment is critical.

This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Director, EMEA Accounting.

Responsibility

• Lead the International participation in the global payroll transformation project, transitioning payrolls from multiple vendors to a unified global provider

• Drive payroll system implementation, including planning, requirements gathering, testing, data validation, cutover and go-live

• Review new global processes, to ensure local requirements are flagged and appropriately considered

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, Technical and IT teams, and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll integrations and data accuracy

• Develop and document payroll processes, policies, and controls to ensure compliance with local regulations and company standards

• Enable adoption of new technology, systems and processes through change management, training and stakeholder engagement

• Prepare and present regular project updates and payroll reports to senior leadership

• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data and ensure robust data security practices

Remote: Employee is not required to be in or near an office frequently and works from a designated remote work location for the majority of the time.

Positions at Docusign are assigned a job designation of either In Office, Hybrid or Remote and are specific to the role/job. Preferred job designations are not guaranteed when changing positions within Docusign. Docusign reserves the right to change a position's job designation depending on business needs and as permitted by local law.

Basic

• Degree in business related discipline

• 12+ years of payroll experience including at least 6+ in a managerial capacity at a fast-paced, high volume, high growth, multinational company

• Experience in leading international payroll in particular Irish, UK and German payroll, France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, India and Israel experience

• Experience leading payroll transformation or system implementation projects, ensuring seamless integration and user adoption

• Experience in stock payroll (RSU’s, options, ESPP)

Preferred

• Professional payroll certification (e.g. IPASS, CPP or similar)

• Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent)

• Experience working with large corporate payroll systems such as UKG, Dayforce, ADP, Workday

• Experience managing payroll for globally mobile employees

• Experience with change management in a complex, fast paced environment

• Experience working as part of a geographically dispersed team

• Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills

• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

• Focus on continuous improvement and standardisation of payroll operations and systems

• Must be self-motivated, flexible and able to work under pressure

Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Based on applicable legislation, the below details pay ranges in the following locations:

California: $X/hour - $X/hour or $X - $X base salary

Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts and Minnesota: $X/hour - $X/hour or $X - $X base salary

Washington, Maryland, New Jersey and New York (including NYC metro area): $X/hour - $X/hour or $X - $X base salary

Washington DC: $X/hour - $X/hour or $X - $X base salary

Ohio: $X/hour - $X/hour or $X - $X base salary 

This role is also eligible for the following:

• Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
• Stock: This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Global benefits provide options for the following:

• Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
• Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
• Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
• Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
• Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
• Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events

Work Authorization Notice: Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Working here

Docusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work. You can count on us to listen, be honest, and try our best to do what’s right, every day. At Docusign, everything is equal.

We each have a responsibility to ensure every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, to be heard, to exchange ideas openly, to build lasting relationships, and to do the work of their life. Best of all, you will be able to feel deep pride in the work you do, because your contribution helps us make the world better than we found it. And for that, you’ll be loved by us, our customers, and the world in which we live.

Accommodation

Docusign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, during the application process, please contact us at accommodations@docusign.com.

If you experience any issues, concerns, or technical difficulties during the application process please get in touch with our Talent organization at taops@docusign.com for assistance.

Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice

This position is not eligible for employment in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.

It's important to us that we build a talented team that is as diverse as our customers and where all employees feel a deep sense of belonging and thrive. We encourage great talent who bring a range of perspectives to apply for our open positions. Docusign is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions based on experience, skill, aptitude and a can-do approach. We will not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category.

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