Director, Payroll Transformation

About the Role

The Director, Payroll Transformation leads the design, implementation, and modernization of enterprise payroll systems and processes across the organization, with a focus on SAP HCM and/or SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll. This role ensures system accuracy, operational continuity, and alignment with enterprise standards while delivering scalable, compliant payroll solutions that enable a seamless employee experience. What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end payroll transformation initiatives, including solution design, system configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization.

• Drive payroll testing and validation efforts, including user acceptance testing (UAT), parallel payroll runs, reconciliation, and issue resolution to ensure system accuracy and readiness.

• Oversee system integration across HR, Finance, time, and third-party platforms to enable seamless data flow and end-to-end payroll processing.

• Partner with HR, Technology, Finance, and external vendors to align system requirements, manage dependencies, and deliver transformation outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and governance requirements related to payroll processing, data integrity, and financial reporting.

• Lead cross-functional workstreams and collaborate with program stakeholders to ensure delivery against timelines, scope, and quality expectations.

• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes, systems, and overall operational efficiency.

• Build and maintain strong relationships across stakeholders, fostering alignment, accountability, and effective communication throughout the transformation lifecycle.

• Create an environment that promotes effective and efficient operations, ensuring alignment with Scotiabank’s Values and Code of Conduct, and supporting strong governance and control practices. What We're Looking For

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or related field.

• Experience leading end-to-end payroll transformation initiatives and large-scale enterprise programs.

• Knowledge of SAP HCM and/or SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll.

• Strong collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Technology, Finance) and external vendors.

• Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory, audit, and governance aspects of payroll processing.

• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills. Nice to Have

• Experience with payroll system integrations across HRIS, Finance, time, and third-party platforms.

• Experience with large-scale change management and program governance.

• Experience with data migration and validation/testing strategies.