International Payroll Director Job at Robert Half (Hartselle)

Director, Payroll Operations

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to m...

Location

United States , San Francisco; New York

Salary:

198000.00 - 288000.00 USD / Year

Figma

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience leading global payroll operations in a public company environment
Deep understanding of U.S. and international payroll laws, taxation, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain SOX-compliant controls and documentation
Strong leadership skills, with experience managing distributed teams and fostering growth through change
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization

Job Responsibility

Lead and oversee all aspects of global payroll operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing across multiple countries and employment arrangements
Develop and execute a global payroll strategy aligned with Figma’s growth, public company controls, and expansion goals
Manage, mentor, and grow a global payroll team of 5+ professionals and contractors, fostering development, stability, and accountability
Drive process automation, vendor consolidation, and system optimization to create efficiency, reduce manual work, and scale for growth
Partner cross-functionally with People Operations, HRIS, Benefits, Accounting, Equity, and Tax on payroll-related initiatives, including system integrations, entity setup, and compliance enhancements
Ensure SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness for payroll-related processes
Create and maintain policies, documentation, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and adherence to global labor, tax, and data protection requirements
Serve as a strategic partner in global expansion efforts, advising on payroll design, vendor models, and compliance strategy

What we offer

equity
health, dental & vision
retirement with company contribution
parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
mental health & wellness benefits
generous PTO
company recharge days
a learning & development stipend
a work from home stipend
cell phone reimbursement

Fulltime

Global Payroll Programs & Product Manager

The Global Payroll Programs & Product Manager is a hybrid role responsible for d...

Location

United States; United Kingdom; Spain; Ireland; Portugal

Salary:

Not provided

Deel

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field
7+ years of global payroll experience in complex, multi-country environments
Strong experience owning or influencing payroll systems, products, or technical payroll implementations
Deep understanding of global payroll compliance, taxation, and statutory requirements
Hands-on experience with payroll systems, configurations, integrations, and data validation
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Product, Engineering, and Operations
Experience supporting audits, controls, and regulatory compliance frameworks
Strong payroll systems, analytics, and product mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Excellent program and project management skills with a track record of delivering complex initiatives
Highly analytical with strong reconciliation, validation, and problem-solving skills

Job Responsibility

Become the definitive payroll product subject matter expert for the Deel Payroll suite
Deeply understand internal payroll workflows and PRM operational pain points to translate them into technical and functional system requirements
Partner with the Global Payroll Director to define payroll program strategy, priorities, and delivery roadmaps
Lead global payroll programs across regions (NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC), including audits, compliance initiatives, M&A integrations, and global reporting
Develop and manage end-to-end program plans including scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines
Establish scalable payroll governance, documentation standards, and operating models to support growth
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with PMO where appropriate, while retaining payroll subject-matter ownership
Continuously identify payroll process friction points and champion automation to reduce manual intervention and improve data integrity
Serve as the primary Payroll Product owner from the Payroll organization for the Deel Payroll product
Develop and maintain a multi-quarter payroll technology roadmap focused on reliability, scalability, and system stability

What we offer

Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

Fulltime

Global Payroll Director

We are is seeking a Global Payroll Director who will take full end-to-end owners...

Location

Austria , Vienna

Salary:

Not provided

myPOS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of payroll experience, with significant depth in international, multi-country payroll
Proven experience operating payroll across multiple European jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, statutory compliance, and labour law interactions
Experience with commission-heavy or variable pay structures
Proven track record of leading at least one major payroll system implementation
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing payroll governance, controls, and approval frameworks
Experience in regulated, high-risk environments such as fintech, financial services, payments, or similar
Comfortable operating at senior leadership level and challenging stakeholders where payroll controls or compliance are at risk
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and risk awareness
Structured, detail-oriented, and audit-focused, with the ability to think strategically and long-term

Job Responsibility

Act as the most senior payroll authority in the organisation, with end-to-end ownership of payroll across all countries, employment types, and payroll providers
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance every cycle
Serve as the final escalation point for payroll failures, compliance risks, and regulatory issues
Design and enforce a robust global payroll governance framework, including clear RACI across HR, Finance, Tax, Country Managers, and external providers
Establish controlled, auditable processes for payroll inputs, validations, approvals, bonuses, commissions, and exceptions
Ensure payroll processes are fully audit-ready, with clear documentation, approvals, and audit trails
Ensure full compliance with local labour law, payroll tax, and statutory requirements across all countries
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Tax to validate payroll tax treatments and statutory filings, manage statutory filings and reporting, and resolve complex cross-border or variable pay issues
Resolve complex payroll issues related to variable pay, commissions, and cross-border employment
Proactively identify and mitigate payroll-related regulatory and financial risks

What we offer

Vibrant international team operating in hi-tech environment
Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus as we know that working with friends is fun
Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level

Fulltime

Global Payroll Director

We are is seeking a Global Payroll Director who will take full end-to-end owners...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

myPOS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of payroll experience, with significant depth in international, multi-country payroll
Proven experience operating payroll across multiple European jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, statutory compliance, and labour law interactions
Experience with commission-heavy or variable pay structures
Proven track record of leading at least one major payroll system implementation
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing payroll governance, controls, and approval frameworks
Experience in regulated, high-risk environments such as fintech, financial services, payments, or similar
Comfortable operating at senior leadership level and challenging stakeholders where payroll controls or compliance are at risk
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and risk awareness
Structured, detail-oriented, and audit-focused, with the ability to think strategically and long-term

Job Responsibility

Act as the most senior payroll authority in the organisation, with end-to-end ownership of payroll across all countries, employment types, and payroll providers
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance every cycle
Serve as the final escalation point for payroll failures, compliance risks, and regulatory issues
Design and enforce a robust global payroll governance framework, including clear RACI across HR, Finance, Tax, Country Managers, and external providers
Establish controlled, auditable processes for payroll inputs, validations, approvals, bonuses, commissions, and exceptions
Ensure payroll processes are fully audit-ready, with clear documentation, approvals, and audit trails
Ensure full compliance with local labour law, payroll tax, and statutory requirements across all countries
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Tax to validate payroll tax treatments and statutory filings, manage statutory filings and reporting, and resolve complex cross-border or variable pay issues
Resolve complex payroll issues related to variable pay, commissions, and cross-border employment
Proactively identify and mitigate payroll-related regulatory and financial risks

What we offer

Private Health Insurance
Dental Cover
Life and Income Protection Insurance
Pension Contribution
Vibrant international team operating in hi-tech environment
Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus as we know that working with friends is fun

Fulltime

Global Payroll Director

We are is seeking a Global Payroll Director who will take full end-to-end owners...

Location

Italy , Milano

Salary:

Not provided

myPOS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of payroll experience, with significant depth in international, multi-country payroll
Proven experience operating payroll across multiple European jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, statutory compliance, and labour law interactions
Experience with commission-heavy or variable pay structures
Proven track record of leading at least one major payroll system implementation
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing payroll governance, controls, and approval frameworks
Experience in regulated, high-risk environments such as fintech, financial services, payments, or similar
Comfortable operating at senior leadership level and challenging stakeholders where payroll controls or compliance are at risk
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and risk awareness
Structured, detail-oriented, and audit-focused, with the ability to think strategically and long-term

Job Responsibility

Act as the most senior payroll authority in the organisation, with end-to-end ownership of payroll across all countries, employment types, and payroll providers
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance every cycle
Serve as the final escalation point for payroll failures, compliance risks, and regulatory issues
Design and enforce a robust global payroll governance framework, including clear RACI across HR, Finance, Tax, Country Managers, and external providers
Establish controlled, auditable processes for payroll inputs, validations, approvals, bonuses, commissions, and exceptions
Ensure payroll processes are fully audit-ready, with clear documentation, approvals, and audit trails
Ensure full compliance with local labour law, payroll tax, and statutory requirements across all countries
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Tax to validate payroll tax treatments and statutory filings, manage statutory filings and reporting, and resolve complex cross-border or variable pay issues
Resolve complex payroll issues related to variable pay, commissions, and cross-border employment
Proactively identify and mitigate payroll-related regulatory and financial risks

What we offer

Vibrant international team operating in hi-tech environment
Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus as we know that working with friends is fun
Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level
Health insurance
8 EUR per day meal vouchers (min working hours - 6 hours per day)
Reimbursement of transportation expenses for the metro/train

Fulltime

Global Payroll Director

We are is seeking a Global Payroll Director who will take full end-to-end owners...

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

Not provided

myPOS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of payroll experience, with significant depth in international, multi-country payroll
Proven experience operating payroll across multiple European jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, statutory compliance, and labour law interactions
Experience with commission-heavy or variable pay structures
Proven track record of leading at least one major payroll system implementation
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing payroll governance, controls, and approval frameworks
Experience in regulated, high-risk environments such as fintech, financial services, payments, or similar
Comfortable operating at senior leadership level and challenging stakeholders where payroll controls or compliance are at risk
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and risk awareness
Structured, detail-oriented, and audit-focused, with the ability to think strategically and long-term

Job Responsibility

Act as the most senior payroll authority in the organisation, with end-to-end ownership of payroll across all countries, employment types, and payroll providers
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance every cycle
Serve as the final escalation point for payroll failures, compliance risks, and regulatory issues
Design and enforce a robust global payroll governance framework, including clear RACI across HR, Finance, Tax, Country Managers, and external providers
Establish controlled, auditable processes for payroll inputs, validations, approvals, bonuses, commissions, and exceptions
Ensure payroll processes are fully audit-ready, with clear documentation, approvals, and audit trails
Ensure full compliance with local labour law, payroll tax, and statutory requirements across all countries
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Tax to validate payroll tax treatments and statutory filings, manage statutory filings and reporting, and resolve complex cross-border or variable pay issues
Resolve complex payroll issues related to variable pay, commissions, and cross-border employment
Proactively identify and mitigate payroll-related regulatory and financial risks

What we offer

Private Health Insurance (50% coverage)
Food allowance - 11,5 EUR per day (50% coverage)
25 days annual holiday
Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus
Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level

Fulltime

Global Payroll Director

We are is seeking a Global Payroll Director who will take full end-to-end owners...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

myPOS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of payroll experience, with significant depth in international, multi-country payroll
Proven experience operating payroll across multiple European jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, statutory compliance, and labour law interactions
Experience with commission-heavy or variable pay structures
Proven track record of leading at least one major payroll system implementation
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing payroll governance, controls, and approval frameworks
Experience in regulated, high-risk environments such as fintech, financial services, payments, or similar
Comfortable operating at senior leadership level and challenging stakeholders where payroll controls or compliance are at risk
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and risk awareness
Structured, detail-oriented, and audit-focused, with the ability to think strategically and long-term

Job Responsibility

Act as the most senior payroll authority in the organisation, with end-to-end ownership of payroll across all countries, employment types, and payroll providers
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance every cycle
Serve as the final escalation point for payroll failures, compliance risks, and regulatory issues
Design and enforce a robust global payroll governance framework, including clear RACI across HR, Finance, Tax, Country Managers, and external providers
Establish controlled, auditable processes for payroll inputs, validations, approvals, bonuses, commissions, and exceptions
Ensure payroll processes are fully audit-ready, with clear documentation, approvals, and audit trails
Ensure full compliance with local labour law, payroll tax, and statutory requirements across all countries
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Tax to validate payroll tax treatments and statutory filings, manage statutory filings and reporting, and resolve complex cross-border or variable pay issues
Resolve complex payroll issues related to variable pay, commissions, and cross-border employment
Proactively identify and mitigate payroll-related regulatory and financial risks

What we offer

Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus
Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level
Business Healthcare Plan
Dental Insurance
Group Life Assurance

Fulltime

Global Payroll Director

We are is seeking a Global Payroll Director who will take full end-to-end owners...

Location

Bulgaria , Sofia

Salary:

Not provided

myPOS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of payroll experience, with significant depth in international, multi-country payroll
Proven experience operating payroll across multiple European jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, statutory compliance, and labour law interactions
Experience with commission-heavy or variable pay structures
Proven track record of leading at least one major payroll system implementation
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing payroll governance, controls, and approval frameworks
Experience in regulated, high-risk environments such as fintech, financial services, payments, or similar
Comfortable operating at senior leadership level and challenging stakeholders where payroll controls or compliance are at risk
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and risk awareness
Structured, detail-oriented, and audit-focused, with the ability to think strategically and long-term

Job Responsibility

Act as the most senior payroll authority in the organisation, with end-to-end ownership of payroll across all countries, employment types, and payroll providers
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance every cycle
Serve as the final escalation point for payroll failures, compliance risks, and regulatory issues
Design and enforce a robust global payroll governance framework, including clear RACI across HR, Finance, Tax, Country Managers, and external providers
Establish controlled, auditable processes for payroll inputs, validations, approvals, bonuses, commissions, and exceptions
Ensure payroll processes are fully audit-ready, with clear documentation, approvals, and audit trails
Ensure full compliance with local labour law, payroll tax, and statutory requirements across all countries
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Tax to validate payroll tax treatments and statutory filings, manage statutory filings and reporting, and resolve complex cross-border or variable pay issues
Resolve complex payroll issues related to variable pay, commissions, and cross-border employment
Proactively identify and mitigate payroll-related regulatory and financial risks

What we offer

Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus
Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level
25 days annual paid leave (+1 day per year up to 30)
Full “Luxury” package health insurance including dental care and optical glasses
Meal vouchers of 200 BGN per month
Fully covered Multisport card

Fulltime

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