Under Armour · 10 hours ago
Director, Global Payroll
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$147K/yr - $184K/yr
12+ years expUnder Armour is committed to empowering those who strive for more, and they are seeking a Director of Global Payroll to lead the enterprise payroll function. This role involves overseeing payroll operations for 15,000 teammates worldwide and partnering with various departments to build a scalable, compliant, digital-first payroll ecosystem.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a global payroll strategy aligned with UA’s people, financial, and operational priorities
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global payroll organization with clear goals, capabilities, and succession planning
Champion a culture of data stewardship, operational discipline, and continuous improvement
Oversee accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery for all teammates across 25+ countries, ensuring consistency in global standards
Ensure compliance with all global, federal, state, and local payroll, tax, and wage regulations
Manage payroll governance, including global SOX controls, audits, quarterly certifications, and risk remediation
Own payroll and timekeeping platforms, partnering on system roadmap and integration strategy (e.g., ADP, Globalview, SuccessFactors EC, Workforce Management, Celergo)
Drive modernization of global payroll data flow, automation, and AI‑enabled process improvement to reduce manual work and increase accuracy
Establish global KPIs and dashboards for payroll performance, efficiency, and service delivery
Partner with Accounting on monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close, ensuring payroll results are fully reconciled to the GL with clear ownership of all payroll‑related accounts (accruals, taxes, benefits, stock comp, bonuses, PTO, etc.)
Align Payroll and Accounting SOX controls, ensuring end‑to‑end documentation across system interfaces, GL posting, and journal approval workflows
Ensure timely completion of quarterly and year‑end processes (e.g., 941s, W‑2s, annual statements)
Collaborate with Accounting on process improvements, automation opportunities, and standardization of global financial processes tied to compensation
Lead strategic management of global and regional payroll vendors, contracts, and service levels
Build strong cross‑functional relationships with HR, FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and Technology to support business needs and global expansion
Serve as subject matter expert on global workforce impacts on payroll
Ensure rigorous, documented processes, policies, and procedures across all regions
Oversee regular audits to validate accuracy of earnings, taxes, deductions, and compliance
Identify and mitigate risks proactively to protect the company and its employees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, HR, or related field
12+ years of payroll experience, including global payroll and tax exposure
5+ years of people leadership in a multinational organization
Experience in the retail industry or a similarly-complex organization
Experience managing relationships with payroll platforms, particularly ADP
Experience in accounting and corporate finance matters
Experience leading enterprise-wide payroll transformations and system implementations
Deep and credible technical expertise
Influences stakeholders to align on common objectives and decisions
Develops the capabilities of the payroll team
Creative and analytical; takes a practical approach to problem solving
Excellent customer service focus and experience
Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization
Manages multiple projects and works in multiple systems simultaneously
Responds flexibly as organizational requirements and systems change
High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion with sensitive data
Advanced Excel proficiency
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
Preferred
Experience with SuccessFactors Employee Central is a plus
Benefits
Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
Competitive 401(k) plan matching
Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being
Company
Under Armour
Under Armour is a manufacturer of footwear, sport, and casual apparel.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$567.4MKey Investors
Fairfax Financial HoldingsBDT & MSD Partners
2026-01-02Post Ipo Secondary· $67.4M
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2023-05-31Post Ipo Secondary· $100M
Leadership Team
Kevin Plank
Founder, President & CEO
John Stanton
EVP, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Recent News
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