Company Overview

At Nuance, we empower people with the ability to seamlessly interact with their connected devices and the digital world around them.  We are creating a world where technology thinks and acts the way people do by designing the most human, natural, and intuitive ways of interacting with technology.  

Our nimble technology uses analytics and advanced algorithms to transform the inanimate into animate and reduce complicated processes into simple ones.  

Join our Automotive team…intelligent systems now ready for the road. We are passionate about developing intelligent interfaces that enable people to talk to their cars, phones, devices, and other smart “things”.

At Nuance Automotive, we’re futurists, re-imagining what’s possible at the intersection of humans, mobility and machines – then making it happen. If you’re ready to be a part of building and delivering the ultimate, future-ready mobility experience that is miles ahead of the competition, you should join us. Building on our deep expertise and unparalleled innovation, we are accelerating the pace of change and transforming the in-car cockpit. We’ve reimagined and redefined the mobility experience, creating a new standard that goes beyond driving to a connected and informed world. Today, we’re shrinking the gap between the driver and the automobile, transforming the machine into a natural extension of the human inside.

While we’re busy building the next generation of the in-car user experience, we’re also focused on the next step: spinning off from Nuance into a new, independent, publicly traded company that will be solely focused on the growing mobility assistant market and its adjacent opportunities – autonomous cars, smart cities, enhanced shared mobility, and more – that are on the horizon. Our new company will be a fast-moving, innovative organization that will use our 20-year history as a springboard to the next level. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Nuance Automotive.

Job Summary

Summary:

The Director of Global Payroll & Equity is responsible for leading the vision, direction and management of the Payroll Department in accordance with the Company Mission. Key responsibilities include; oversight of the day-to-day operations, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, timely and accurate Tax filing, maintain the integrity of the payroll system, oversight of Equity plan. Act as liaison between HR, HRIS, Compensation, Benefits, Finance and all Business Partners to support continuous improvement. 

Responsibilities:

• Direct management of North American payroll team with dotted line responsibility for EMEA and APAC regions
• Oversight of Global payroll and equity compliance in approximately 16 countries and growing
• Vendor management of outsource providers for both global payroll and equity
• Ensure payroll expenses and taxes globally are paid correctly and on time
• Audit integrity of weekly employee data changes for new hires, rehires, terminations, status changes, rate changes, leave of absences, and other payroll or stock-based comp inputs
• Manage processing of Bi-Weekly payroll, configuration, and reconciliation of all payroll and equity data imports and exports to internal or external payroll or financial systems
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, FICA, and local tax withholdings laws and regulations, including experience with pay practices for multiple states.
• Produce and maintain thorough payroll procedures that are compliant, efficient and current
• Oversight of Equity outsource provider ensuring timely processing of all equity compensation administration
• Strong working knowledge of Global Equity Plan Compliance, including taxation and security laws
• Assist with the preparation of equity-related exhibits for the Board/Compensation Committee, proxy and financial reporting as required.
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the payroll and equity compensation functions
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and all other applicable laws

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a BA or BS degree, or equivalent years of payroll and equity work experience
• APA Certification (CPP or FPC) a plus
• CEP Certification a plus
• Solid knowledge of equity tax and security compliance, federal and state pay rules and regulations and payroll fundamentals including payroll tax, reporting, balancing, US pay policies, garnishments and payroll best practices
• Experience with Workday, ADP and Celergo systems
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Accounting experience and knowledge of accrual methodology
• Previous multi-state payroll processing experience with working knowledge of multi-state taxation a plus
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Work reliably and efficiently under demanding deadlines
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
• Detail oriented, strong analytical skills and the ability to detect inconsistencies in data
• Willingness to take initiative and resolve problems
• Forward thinking with the ability to propose improvements on inefficiencies
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detail and quality control
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be customer service oriented