Who we are

DoubleVerify is a leading software platform for digital media measurement, data & analytics. DVs mission is to be the definitive source of transparency & data-driven insights into the quality & effectiveness of digital advertising for the worlds largest brands, publishers, & digital ad platforms. DVs technology platform provides advertisers with consistent & unbiased data & analytics that can be used to optimize the quality & return on their digital ad investments. Since 2008, DV has helped hundreds of Fortune 500 companies gain the most from their media spend by delivering best-in-class solutions across the digital advertising ecosystem, helping to build a better industry. Learn more at www.doubleverify.com.

What youll do 

We are seeking a strategic & hands-on Director of Global Payroll to lead & oversee global payroll operations for our workforce of approximately 1,200 employees. This role requires a highly skilled leader with exceptional communication & collaboration abilities, as they will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, & Legal. The Director of Payroll will be responsible for directing payroll activities while also stepping into processing payroll alongside their team.

Key responsibilities:

• Global Payroll Operations: Lead & manage all aspects of payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local, state, & federal regulations.
• Team Management: Supervise & mentor the payroll team, fostering professional growth & a high-performance culture.
• Drive Payroll Transformation: Lead initiatives to identify & implement international payroll vendors & systems, consolidate operations, & enhance automation.
• Stabilize Workday Payroll: Ensure seamless payroll integration in Workday, partnering with Tech & Ops to troubleshoot & resolve system issues & ensure accurate data flow.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Accounting, Equity Admin, & HR teams to ensure payroll is processed in compliance with each jurisdictions legal requirements & procedures.
• Internal Controls: Develop, monitor, & maintain internal controls, while ensuring compliance with global, federal, state, & local regulations for taxes, social contributions, benefits, & deductions.
• Employee Confidence & Communication: Foster trust & transparency by establishing clear processes for responding promptly to employee inquiries, maintaining confidentiality, & ensuring clear, respectful, & tactful communications
• Continuous Improvement: Identify & implement opportunities for automation & process improvement to streamline payroll performance.
• Vendor Management: Manage third-party vendor relationships & contract reviews & negotiation to ensure optimal service delivery & performance.
• Data-Driven Insights: Provide metrics & reports to track performance, identify issues, & enhance payroll operations.
• Hands-on Leadership: Step into payroll processes to ensure high accuracy & operational continuity during peak periods.

Who you are

• Experience: Extensive experience overseeing US & international payroll, particularly in Israel, the UK, France, Singapore, & India. Proven leadership in managing global payroll operations, driving system transformations, & ensuring payroll compliance for fast-paced, publicly traded companies.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in payroll software, including Workday, OSV, & Papaya Global. Workday experience is required, & Workday Payroll Pro Certification is a plus.
• Leadership: Proven success in leading payroll transformations & implementing new payroll platforms across diverse regions.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills with a keen focus on accuracy & meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written & verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to build & maintain relationships with global stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Accounting, & other teams to ensure seamless payroll processes & drive business goals.
• Stock Compensation: Expertise in processing stock-related payroll transactions, including stock options, RSU vestings, & ESPPs, while ensuring compliance with tax withholding & reporting requirements.
• Global Payroll Transactions: Experience managing payroll for global mobile employees across multiple jurisdictions is a plus.

The successful candidates starting salary will be determined based on a number of non-discriminating factors, including qualifications for the role, level, skills, experience, location, & balancing internal equity relative to peers at DV.
The estimated salary range for this role based on the qualifications set forth in the job description is between $127,000 - $200,000. This role will also be eligible for bonus/commission (as applicable), equity, & benefits.
The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description; however, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, & recognize that the person we hire may be more or less experienced than this job description as posted.

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