JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
- Lead global payroll strategy and operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for 1,000+ employees
- Drive the payroll work stream for Workday implementation, including system design, testing, and deployment for go-live
- Select and implement new UK payroll provider, ensuring seamless transition from current system
- Establish payroll operations in 6+ new countries in 2025, including strategic framework, system selection and process design
- Build and lead a global payroll team, including oversight of US and international payroll analysts
- Develop scalable processes and controls to support rapid organizational growth
- Partner with Tax and Legal to establish frameworks for cross-border employment policies, including worker secondments and international tax compliance
- Ensure compliance with local regulations across all jurisdictions
- Partner with HR, Legal, and Tax teams on entity setup and ongoing compliance
- Manage relationships with external payroll providers and partners
- Create and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and documentation
You may be a good fit if you have:
- 12+ years of payroll experience with at least 5 years managing global payroll operations
- Extensive experience with payroll systems implementation, particularly Workday
- Deep knowledge of international payroll requirements and regulations
- Track record of building and scaling payroll operations in high-growth environments
- Experience managing payroll operations across multiple countries, particularly in Europe and Asia
- Strong project management skills with experience leading complex system implementations
- Advanced degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
Strong candidates may have:
- Experience leading global payroll operations for rapidly scaling technology companies
- Experience with both in-house and outsourced payroll delivery models
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Passion for building scalable processes and systems
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Job Overview
Location
San Francisco, California, United States