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Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Sr. Program Lead, International Payroll

full-time•Atlanta

Summary

Location

Atlanta

Type

full-time

Experience

5-10 years

Company links

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About this role

Overview

The Benefits, Payroll and Mobility Solutions Team exists to attract, retain, and retire top talent globally

by providing a precise, industry leading, and seamless payroll and benefits experience. Chick-fil-A offers benefits and payroll solutions to a diverse and growing set of both domestic and international

entities while influencing organizational strategy with a focus on financial discipline, ingenuity and compliance.

 

As Chick-fil-A continues its global expansion, the Sr. Lead Advisor for International Payroll will hold a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining scalable, compliant, and highly effective international payroll operations. This encompasses strategic oversight of execution, tax adherence, and comprehensive reporting for both International Division and seconded Staff.

 

This position will spearhead the transformation of Chick-fil-A’s long-term international payroll strategy,

methodology, and administration. This involves leading the identification, selection, and

implementation of a robust, comprehensive, and fiscally advantageous global payroll solution for

corporate Division Staff, designed to instill unwavering reliability, stability, and integrity.

 

Success in this role demands advanced knowledge of diverse international payroll practices, complex regulatory landscapes, and a proven ability to translate strategy into practical execution. The Sr. Lead Advisor will leverage deep, specialized expertise to plan, direct, and drive the successful completion of

intricate, high-impact projects, while providing critical technical leadership and expert consultation to internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

  • Develop global payroll strategy for International Division Staff
  • Lead identification, implementation, and deployment of corporate payroll solution for existing Divisions and future global expansion
  • Ensure compliance of global program components in an ever-changing regulatory environment including coordination of payroll, benefits and regulatory tax filings related to employment
  • Provide technical leadership on cross-functional teams including International Talent Operations, Total Rewards, Global Benefits and Mobility, Corporate Tax, Enterprise Risk Management, Domestic Payroll and Legal functions
  • Manage and execute biweekly and monthly Division payroll during team’s growing season
  • Implement and improve processes with an emphasis on automation and understandability to ensure timely compliance in foreign jurisdictions
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for Division Leadership and Staff, exhibiting ability to concisely articulate complex information 
  • Stay abreast of Global and Domestic trends and regulatory environment to ensure compliance 
  • Collaborate extensively with Global Mobility, Global Benefits, and Domestic Payroll Center of Excellence
  • Handle highly confidential and sensitive information in strict accordance with Chick-fil-A, Inc. confidentiality and data security policies
  • Responsible for existing and future vendor relationships and adherence of vendors to multiple statements of work, service level expectations, and regulatory compliance requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • International payroll and/or business experience

Minimum Years of Experience

5

Travel Requirements

5%

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree

Major/Concentration

Accounting, finance, business, or related field

Relocation Assistance Provided

No

What you'll do

  • The Sr. Program Lead will develop and implement a global payroll strategy for the International Division Staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role also involves managing payroll operations and providing technical leadership across various teams.

About Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by independent Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Chick-fil-A Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. For their Team Members, Chick-fil-A Operators are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive culture, personal and professional growth opportunities, and the flexibility to thrive inside and outside of work. Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family-owned and privately held company that was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy.

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