Sr. Payroll Operations Specialist (AI)

Location: United States, Remote

Salary: $135,900–$203,900 USD base pay annually

Company

hirify.global develops and delivers PlayStation hardware, network services, and entertainment experiences as part of Sony Group Corporation.

What you will do

• Coordinate and execute payroll across multiple pay groups and processing cycles, managing schedules, checklists, audits, reconciliations, and competing priorities.
• Support complex payroll activities involving leaves of absence, international assignees, terminations, special payments, and cross-border operations.
• Coordinate Payroll Analysts’ assignments and priorities without direct people-management responsibility, while collaborating with HR, Benefits, Leaves, Finance, regional, global, and technical stakeholders.
• Resolve employee payroll inquiries, discrepancies, operational risks, and processing delays through case management and root cause analysis.
• Monitor payroll KPIs and leverage AI, automation, analytics, and performance metrics to improve accuracy, efficiency, and employee service.
• Execute payroll controls, audits, reconciliations, documentation, and procedures in support of US and Canadian compliance and SOX requirements.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience supporting US and Canadian payroll operations.
• Hands-on experience with Dayforce Payroll and Workday HCM.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes, compliance requirements, and operational dependencies.
• Experience supporting international assignees or cross-border payroll activities.
• Ability to organize complex workflows, manage competing priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
• Experience working collaboratively within a regional payroll team in a global organization.
• Strong analytical, Excel, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with payroll audits, case management, process improvement, and performance metrics.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to have

• Dayforce Workforce Management experience.
• Familiarity with AI and automation tools for improving payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• CPP, PCP, or PLP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote role supporting US and Canadian payroll operations within a global organization.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; matching 401(k); paid time off; wellness program; and Sony employee discounts.
• Potential eligibility for a bonus package.
• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage, including criminal background checks for some roles.
• Equal opportunity and Fair Chance employer committed to an inclusive environment.