Global Payroll Director - Houston, TX (US Relocation Supported) - $350K Total Package

Global Payroll DirectorHouston, TX (Mon–Thurs office-based)$185,000–225,000 Base +35% bonus +LTIP +Relocation supportWe're supporting a large, highly stable North American organisation operating in a recession-resistant, essential services industry.This is a major enterprise business with a significant footprint across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, known for its long-tenured workforce, grounded leadership team, and strong internal culture.The OpportunityThis is a senior, high-impact leadership role with ownership of payroll across a large, complex, multi-jurisdiction workforce.Oversight of payroll across multiple countries and jurisdictionsOperating within a Finance-led shared services environmentBalance of BAU leadership, governance, and transformationLeading on controls, compliance, and payroll integrityPartnering closely with Finance, HR, Tax, Legal, and AuditDriving payroll strategy aligned to growth, acquisitions, and system evolutionYou'll be stepping into a business where payroll is highly visible, operationally critical, and taken seriously at leadership level.Why This Role Stands OutOpportunity to lead payroll at true enterprise scaleA business where people build long-term careers, not short-term movesStrong leadership stability – this is not a revolving-door environmentBacked by investment in systems, process improvement, and infrastructureA role where you can influence and evolve, not firefightWhat They're Looking ForProven payroll leadership in a large, complex US organisationExperience across multi-state + Canada payroll environmentsStrong understanding of controls, compliance, and finance alignmentBackground in operationally complex environments (hourly workforce, scale, multiple entities)A leadership style built around credibility, influence, and stakeholder managementThis is suited to someone who understands how to navigate and lead within large, structured organisations, not someone looking to overhaul everything immediately.Key Considerations4 days per week in office (Houston)Relocation from within the US is fully supportedThis is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile payroll leadership role within a stable, large-scale organisation where you can make a long-term impact.JGA are dedicated to delivering the best possible candidate experience. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not always able to respond to every individual applicant. If your application is shortlisted, a member of our team will be in touch. Thank you for your understanding.JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.