About Zscaler
Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.
Our general and administrative teams help to support and scale our great company. Whether striving to grow our workforce, nurture an amazing culture and work environment, support our financial and legal operations, or maintain our global infrastructure, the G&A team provides a strong foundation for growth. Put your passion, drive and expertise to work with the world's cloud security leader.
Role
We are hiring a Director, Global Payroll to lead global payroll and set a strategic vision to help us scale our payroll operations. This is a remote role and people manager, reporting to the VP, Global Payroll. You will:
- Manage global payroll and payroll service providers and help execute our company-wide employee growth plans, providing excellent support to our employee base.
- Partner with Compensation, Benefits, Stock Admin, Finance, Tax, IT, Legal and third-party service providers to ensure seamless, compliant practices.
- Partner with the Stock Admin team to manage stock-based compensation processing in payroll, including stock option exercises, RSUs and ESPP to ensure payroll tax compliance.
- Develop additional payroll procedures, controls, streamlined preparation and operational efficiency, automation, documentation, and disbursement of payroll-related payments.
- Oversee payroll audits. Perform and monitor internal controls related to payroll to comply with SOX and other country-specific legal requirements; recommend improvements to improve processes.
What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in payroll operations, with specific experience in a global, publicly-traded company.
- International payroll and expertise in US federal, state, and local payroll taxation.
- Experience in a high volume company supporting a population of 10k+ employees preferably.
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification and experience with Ceridian DayForce or ADP payroll platforms and Workday HCM
- Experience onboarding new payroll vendors and transitioning global payroll to different systems
- Experience processing equity transactions globally (RSUs, ESPP or Stock Options is preferable)
Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.
Base Pay Range
$161,000 — $230,000 USD
At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.
Benefits
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here .
Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
