Director of Technology (Payroll & HR)

TL;DR

Director of Technology (Payroll & HR): Leading French development teams to define and drive the product portfolio for payroll and reward solutions, overseeing software development and managing priorities. Focus on transforming to modern cloud-native architectures, fostering agile ways of working, and building capability in international development centers.

The role will be based in either Bayonne or Paris, France. This is a hybrid role, allowing remote work up to 3 days per week after a 6-month onboarding period. A workation benefit offers the possibility to work from any hirify.global site in Europe for up to 4 weeks per year.

Company

hirify.global is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach, focusing on people solutions across the entire employee journey.

What you will do

• Define and drive the product portfolio and vision for the Tribe, working closely with portfolio and country leadership teams.
• Make product lifecycle decisions and oversee software development, including IP creation.
• Lead people and product transformation towards modern architecture and agile ways of working.
• Manage the Tribe by formulating its mission and goals, deciding on composition, headcount, and allocating budgets.
• Build capability in international development centers to deliver scalable and innovative solutions.
• Establish a strong product management team to assist in planning and prioritising work, synchronising product vision, and leading quarterly business reviews.

Requirements

• Fluency in French and high-level English required.
• Clear technology vision and purpose for country’s products, including architectural focus and technology roadmaps to deliver SaaS solutions.
• Proven experience in software product development within an international company.
• Strong understanding of both modern cloud-native technologies and legacy system transformation.
• A proven track record in driving cultural change and organizational transformation, with expertise in digital and agile environments.
• Ability to manage multi-dimensional, multi-country relationships and influence at all levels, along with experience managing technology resources in large organizations.

Nice to have

• Experience in payroll and HR technology is a strong advantage.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and achievements.
• Hybrid work: up to 3 days remote per week (after 6 months onboarding).
• Workation: possibility to work from any hirify.global site in Europe (up to 4 weeks/year).
• Individual development plans and professional training for career growth.
• Strong team spirit, camaraderie, and social events.
• Additional benefits including meal voucher card, additional leave (RTT), works council benefits, housing assistance, and various bonuses.