Physical Security Team Lead - Remote

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Physical Security Lead (Global)

Job Summary:

Strada Global is seeking an experienced Physical Security Lead to oversee the development, implementation, and management of physical security programs across our global facilities. In this critical role, you will lead efforts to ensure the safety and security of our people, properties, and assets through effective guard force management, access control systems oversight, vendor management, and security operations. If you have a proven track record in physical security and a passion for safeguarding global enterprises, we'd like to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Security Operations: Manage the global physical security operations, including guard forces, electronic security systems, and incident response protocols.

Access Control Management: Oversee access control system installation, maintenance, and operations to ensure compliance with security standards and policies.

Vendor Management: Select, manage, and evaluate security vendors and contractors worldwide, ensuring quality services, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

Security Strategy: Develop, implement, and regularly update global physical security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with corporate risk management frameworks.

Risk Assessment: Conduct regular physical security assessments and audits globally, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies.

Incident Response: Develop and manage global incident response protocols for physical security incidents, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to effectively address threats.

Budget Management: Prepare, manage, and control budgets related to global physical security initiatives, ensuring financial efficiency and transparency.

Training and Awareness: Provide training and awareness programs for employees and security personnel related to physical security measures and policies.

Set and enforce guarding standards, including post orders, uniforms, training, and conduct.

Own the end-to-end contract management of guarding services across multiple locations, including vendor selection, onboarding, performance monitoring

Qualifications:

7+ years of relevant experience in physical security management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally within a global enterprise.

Demonstrated experience managing security guard operations, access control systems, and global security vendors.

Strong knowledge of security technologies, such as CCTV, access control platforms, intrusion detection systems, and integrated security systems.

Proven ability to perform risk assessments, audits, and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Familiarity with global regulatory standards and security compliance requirements.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners globally.

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Preferred:

Relevant certifications (e.g., PSP, CPP, or other ASIS International certifications).

Experience managing global or multi-regional security programs.

Experience with access control management software: Genetec & Lenel

Experience using critical event management and threat intelligence tools (e.g. Everbridge, Crisis24, Seerist, ISOS)

Why Join Us?

At Strada Global, we're transforming global payroll and HR solutions, enabling organizations to thrive worldwide. Join a dedicated team working collaboratively across borders, making a real impact in securing our international operations and empowering our growth. If you are passionate about protecting people and property internationally, we welcome you to apply.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum - Maximum:

Pay Transparency Statement: Stradaconsiders a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials,market data, internal equity, and geography. Stradamakes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Stradabusiness units.