Associate Director - Global Payroll Process Owner

Job Description

Associate Director - Global Payroll Process Owner

This Opportunity Sits onsite in Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 3 Days In Office) and is a crucial part of Kraft Heinz to create the best talent and technology solutions in the world. We shape, create, and deliver world class technology capabilities & solutions to accelerate global growth across all functions. As Global Payroll Process Owner, you will own end-to-end payroll performance across the globe. This includes the design, development, delivery and measurement of highly complex HR operational process excellence across the business and function. This strategic role requires balancing planning and hands‑on execution as you will also drive continuous improvement with employee experience at the center, in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Design and run global capabilities that will support the execution of our Pay processes such Payroll Processing (Gross to Net), Salary Disbursements, Deductions and Remittance.
• Set “One Best Way” to run our Pay processes, including alignment on resources, structure, technology and processes templates that will drive global consistency on the way we operate.
• Collaborate with internal Kraft Heinz colleagues and 3rd party organizations to implement these global processes in our countries and guarantee a quality delivery of services and experiences in the most efficient way.
• Partner with our Global Shared Service Centers to guarantee the delivery of best‑in‑class pay and time services to our business units.
• Liaise with global COEs and technology teams to drive integrated solutions and collaborate with appropriate partners on policy harmonization and continuous improvement initiatives related to Pay and Time processes.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators and metrics to measure the effectiveness of process improvements and track progress.

Qualifications

• MUST have proven Deep functional expertise with Global Payroll management systems and processes.
• Exceptional experience in problem solving and continuous improvement to support the constant changes and needs of our business.
• Experience in improvement processes leveraging well known methodology (i.e., Agile, Lean 6 Sigma, etc.) that will bring to life the required changes to the operations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, Master’s Degree or relevant certification preferred.
• This role is based in Chicago, IL (Hybrid) and will require occasional travel for team meetings, customer engagements, and professional development opportunities.

Total Rewards

New Hire Base Salary Range: $159,400.00 - $199,200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance‑based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago / Aon Center

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority, Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.