Job Description
As Payroll Director, you will be pivotal in shaping our global payroll strategy while ensuring operational excellence and compliance. This working manager position involves hands-on execution of day-to-day payroll operations, leadership of a small team, and forward-looking planning to drive scalability and efficiency.

What will you do?

Strategic Leadership and Process Development

• Collaborate with Finance leadership to develop and execute a global payroll strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
• Design and implement scalable payroll processes and systems to support future expansion and complexity.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT teams to align payroll strategies with broader business initiatives.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee accurate and compliant payroll processing across multiple countries and regions.
• Take a hands-on approach to daily payroll operations while driving operational efficiency through proactive measures.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of payroll systems as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless payroll integration during new market entries.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with internal teams to mitigate risks, maintain audit readiness, and uphold best practices in payroll governance.
• Team Leadership and Development
• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members.

How will you get there?

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree or CPA preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership roles in a global, high-growth organization.
• Proven expertise in designing and scaling payroll systems and processes.
• Industry experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or healthcare is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of domestic and international payroll compliance, taxation, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success in leading payroll transformations, including system implementations and process improvements.
• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills, with a focus on scalability and innovation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in global payroll and HR platforms such as ADP or Oracle.

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About Us
Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.

Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.

Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases.

Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients.

Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra "We'll Go First," which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.

Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "GKOS". Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California with additional locations in San Clemente, California, and Burlington, Massachusetts.

Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.