International Payroll Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee, audit, and implement payroll processes across more than 15 international countries, encompassing payroll inputs, validation, approvals, funding coordination, reconciliations, statutory filings, and post-payroll activities.

• Direct the payroll calendar and operational rhythm across different countries, managing dependencies, deadlines, exceptions, and risks.

• Collaborate with local payroll providers to sustain regional pay schedules and statutory processing timelines.

• Supervise global equity compensation payroll processing for RSUs and stock options while ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance across international tax jurisdictions.

• Serve as the functional lead on payroll technology initiatives utilizing Workday to automate workflows, enhance configurations, develop custom reporting, and implement global payroll solutions.

• Collaborate with Benefits, People Operations, Legal, and Finance teams.

• Manage relationships with external vendors and third-party tax fulfillment partners.

• Create, document, and enforce global payroll policies, SOX controls, and standard operating procedures.

• Assist in audit readiness, M&A integrations, new country market entries, and crucial cross-functional business launches.

• Provide accurate, timely, compliant, and employee-focused payroll outcomes for the international workforce.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7+ years of progressive payroll operations experience in a high-growth, publicly traded technology company with a global presence.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in payroll, accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field.

• Advanced proficiency in Workday Payroll, including reporting, configuration, and integrations.

• Experience with global payroll software platforms.

• Advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets, including VLOOKUPs, INDEX/MATCH, and pivot tables.

• Comprehensive understanding of global equity taxation, statutory compliance, international labor laws, and multi-currency payroll distribution.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• High level of discretion when managing confidential information.

• Excellent communication abilities for effective cross-functional collaboration.

• Experience in responding to internal, external, statutory, and financial audit inquiries is a plus.

• Familiarity with automation or AI tools applied to payroll operations, analytics, controls, case management, or knowledge documentation is advantageous.

• Background in providing customer service across various regions, cultures, and time zones is a bonus.

• Experience in publicly traded, technology, or high-growth companies, particularly in supporting international expansion or payroll transformation, is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs.

• 401k with Employer Match.

• Global Benefit programs that cater to your lifestyle, including workspace, professional development, and caregiving support.

• Family Planning Support.

• Gender-Affirming Care.

• Mental Health & Coaching Benefits.

• Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off.

• Generous Paid Parental Leave.

• Equity in the form of restricted stock units.

• Potential commission eligibility based on the position offered.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous time off for vacation and parental leave.