Experienced Chief Operating Officer - Driving Business Growth and Operational Excellence at Korn Ferry

Join Korn Ferry as a Chief Operating Officer and Shape the Future of PayrollOrg

Korn Ferry is seeking an exceptional leader to join its team as a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for PayrollOrg (PAYO), a dynamic and dedicated group passionate about delivering exceptional services to its customers and members. As a seasoned executive with a proven track record in operational management and strategic leadership, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth, overseeing domestic and international operations, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

About PayrollOrg and Korn Ferry

PayrollOrg is a leading organization dedicated to providing top-notch services to its customers and members. With a strong commitment to its culture, products, and people, PAYO is poised for significant growth and success. As a Korn Ferry team member, you will be part of a global organization renowned for its expertise in talent management and leadership development. Korn Ferry offers a unique and dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs the organization's overall domestic and international business operations and strategies, including asset management, employee benefits, business insurance, senior leadership team performance, treasury, financial management, legal, risk management, payroll, and technology initiatives.
• Establishes and recommends business initiatives that improve operations, generate revenue, or control costs to position the organization for growth and sustainability.
• Oversees corporate budgets and other organizational resources using approved financial guidelines, accepted practices, policies, and procedures; develops long-range financial plans that align with the organization's strategic priorities.
• Plans and executes strategies, plans, and methods; delegates colleagues to special projects.
• Collaborates and contributes to policy development that promotes organization culture and vision.
• Participates in and monitors continuous improvement efforts to maximize efficiencies, quality control, and/or reduce costs.
• Evaluates key results by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics; performs forecasts, projections, and predicting models.
• Creates, reviews, audits, and revises various reports.
• Collaborates with the Top management team to develop the organization's vision and strategic focus.
• Serves as a staff liaison for the Board's Executive Council and the Finance and Audit Committee.
• Stays up-to-date with professional and industry trends.

Essential Skills and Competencies

To succeed as a Chief Operating Officer at Korn Ferry, you will need to possess a unique blend of skills and competencies, including:

• Adaptability - Adjusts to changes in the workplace; ready to manage frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical Thinking - Incorporates complex or diverse information; gathers and analyzes data.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions and applies sound reasoning skills in all aspects of business.
• Change Management - Creates actionable performance plans; monitors progress and evaluates results.
• Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Drive - Seeks increased responsibilities; searches for and capitalizes on opportunities.
• Innovation - Addresses challenges with creativity; develops ideas for improving work; generates innovative strategies and ideas.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; functions well alone or collaboratively.
• Judgment - Demonstrates sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; involves appropriate individuals in the decision-making process.
• Leadership - Demonstrates confidence in self and others; effectively acts on and communicates opinions of others; accepts feedback from others.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and effectively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and objectives.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; establishes goals and objectives.
• Problem-Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Professional Behavior - Alongside the CEO, consistently sets an example and provides meaningful moments among colleagues of the utmost importance of ethics and professional decorum internally and externally.
• Project Management - Creates project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strategic Thinking - A strategic thinker who understands how operations and finances support the broader mission of the organization. Develops strategies to achieve organizational objectives; identifies external threats and opportunities; adjusts strategy to changing conditions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and effectively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information.

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related field; education may be substituted with 10 years of Chief Operating Officer experience.
• 5 years of Chief Operating Officer or comparable role required.
• Experience in revenue enhancement principles.
• Experience with annual external financial audit processes.
• Depth of experience in managing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, promoting change management, developing staff, and setting clear goals.
• 5 years of public speaking experience.

Preferred qualifications include:

• BS/BA in Business Organization or relevant field; MS/MBA is a plus.
• Experience in software, research, or strategy/marketing.
• Experience in domestic and international business operations management strategies.
• Experience in non-profit financial management.
• Experience in Association Management Software Systems.

What We Offer

Korn Ferry offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary of $32/hour.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Flexible work arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.

Why Join Korn Ferry?

By joining Korn Ferry as a Chief Operating Officer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drive business growth and operational excellence.
• Lead a talented team of professionals.
• Develop and implement strategic plans.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Shape the future of PayrollOrg and Korn Ferry.

If you are a seasoned executive with a passion for leadership and a track record of success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join Korn Ferry and become part of a global organization that is shaping the future of work.

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