Payroll Operations Manager – 12 month FTC

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and enhance global payroll operations processes by identifying inefficiencies and driving standardization across various entities, providers, and workflows.

• Create, develop, and test robust payroll processes that are efficient, repeatable, and prepared for audits.

• Implement practical automation and workflow enhancements to minimize manual tasks and improve accuracy (e.g., process refinements, system configurations, and better utilization of existing tools).

• Collaborate closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure effective payroll delivery while allowing them to concentrate on strategic leadership and governance.

• Establish and maintain operational frameworks including documentation, controls, calendars, SLAs, and performance metrics.

• Assist with payroll-related transformation projects, such as M&A integrations, new country launches, and vendor/process enhancements.

• Enhance payroll data quality, reporting, and visibility across Finance, Legal, and People teams to facilitate improved decision-making.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in process development, optimization, and enhancement, with the capability to design and test robust, scalable payroll workflows.

• Familiarity with payroll operations in a multi-entity or international context, with exposure extending beyond mere payroll execution.

• Experience with UK and US payroll is highly advantageous, including knowledge of compliance, statutory obligations, and operational intricacies.

• Proficient in working with our existing systems and platforms such as Workday, ADP, Deel, Payassist, etc.

• Proven ability to utilize AI and automation tools to improve workflows, automate processes, and analyze payroll data.

• Strong capability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, balancing business-as-usual support with operational enhancement initiatives.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, coupled with a proactive, service-oriented approach and a focus on identifying root causes and developing sustainable solutions.

• Confident communicator with Finance, Legal, People teams, and external partners.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Equity package: We believe financial freedom begins with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay.

• Pay for performance equity bonus: Those who achieve exceptional outcomes receive exceptional rewards.

• Moonshot award: We recognize outstanding contributions - 10 employees twice a year, each receiving a $250,000 equity grant.

• Unlimited holidays: We provide you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to take a break).

• Hybrid working schedule: Work fully remotely or from your nearest Moonbase; the choice is yours.

• Private healthcare benefits: To safeguard you and your loved ones.

• Enhanced parental leave: Spend more time with your family without any worries.

• Annual training budget: We support your training journey every step of the way.

• Home office setup allowance: Create the home office of your dreams.

• Remote working allowance: Those working fully remotely receive additional support for utilities.

• Monthly budget for our products and zero-fee crypto transactions: Cultivate your inner DEGEN.

• Employee referral program: Great people know great people; refer them to earn 10K in USDC.

• Regular remote company offsites: Meet your colleagues regularly for impactful in-person sessions and hackathons.

• Work in a disruptive and rapidly growing company where excellence is recognized and rewarded.