Director, Global Payroll

We are looking for an experienced and solution-oriented Head of Global Payroll to own and lead payroll operations across our expanding global footprint. This role brings international payroll expertise, day-to-day vendor coordination, deep partnership with Tax and Finance, and hands-on systems implementation experience to a rapidly scaling payroll function. 

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote) – New York City, NY

What You'll Do:

• Own and lead day-to-day global payroll operations across all payrolls, in partnership with our Global Payroll Lead, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regional tax and labor regulations. 
• Serve as a dedicated backup for payroll processing, removing a current single point of failure in the function. 
• Instill and maintain robust payroll controls appropriate for a public company, including SOX compliance, segregation of duties, and audit-ready approval processes. 
• Help ensure time & attendance practices are compliant around documentation, communication and processing.  
• Project manage payroll-related implementations and drive centralization of our payroll vendors, partnering closely with IT and HRIS, and identifying opportunities for cost savings through consolidation. 
• Own new-country payroll implementation and launch, managing registration, vendor setup, and local compliance requirements. This will also include cross-functional go-live readiness on reporting capabilities, funding, controls, etc.  
• Own the accuracy and integrity of underlying payroll data, tying tax remittances, funding, and payroll outputs back to each pay run before it flows to Finance. 
• Partner closely with Tax, Finance, and Equity teams on equity taxation, multi-state and multi-country tax compliance, translating tax requirements into instructions for our payroll vendors, supporting internal and external audits as needed, and assisting with recurring payroll financial reporting. 
• Document process for increased operational efficiency, team enablement, and rigor around payroll, including maintaining SOPs and audit-ready process records across all payrolls. 
• Bring forward-looking, proactive risk and process thinking to payroll operations, anticipating what's needed ahead of new-country expansion, benefit changes, or system changes. 
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality while managing sensitive data, including across all types of compensation and equity information. 

What You've Done:

• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including direct management experience. 
• Experience processing payroll for a public company, including SOX controls, audit requirements, and public-company-level rigor around approvals and documentation. 
• Comfort with all payroll-related processes, such as settlements, funding, etc. 
• Demonstrated international payroll experience, direct experience managing or implementing payroll across multiple countries, not just US payroll. 
• Technically savvy, hands-on experience leading or supporting new payroll system implementations, integrations, and platform migrations. 
• Experience operating in a high-growth, complex, multi-entity environment. 
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills; ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives. 

What We Offer:  

• Accelerated Growth Environment: Immerse yourself in an environment designed for swift skill and knowledge enhancement, where you have the autonomy to lead experiments and tests on a massive scale. 
• Top Tier Compensation Package: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package that includes enticing stock incentives, aligning with our commitment to recognizing and valuing your contributions. 
• Flexible Time Off: Embrace a healthy work-life balance with unlimited Flex Time Off, providing you the flexibility to manage your schedule and recharge as needed. 
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, featuring 401k, and premium Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance options.