Global Head Of Payroll

TL;DR

Global Head of Payroll: Leading and scaling the global payroll function across multiple countries and regions ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations worldwide with an accent on setting global payroll strategy, strengthening controls, and driving operational excellence. Focus on improving processes, optimizing systems, and supporting growth initiatives while maintaining strong compliance and governance standards.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Salary: $193,000 - $290,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)

Company

hirify.global is the leading digital analytics platform, helping over 4,300 customers build better products and digital experiences.

What you will do

• Own and oversee end-to-end global payroll operations across multiple countries and regions.
• Develop and execute a global payroll strategy aligned with hirify.global’s growth, compliance, and control objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals.
• Ensure compliance with local payroll, tax, and labor regulations in all jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with global payroll vendors and PEOs.
• Oversee payroll accounting coordination, including payroll month end close, accruals, reconciliations, GL integration and reporting.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including global payroll leadership.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll, international payroll practices, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in a public company and SOX-controlled environment.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems such as Workday Payroll, CloudPay, or similar global platforms.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex vendor relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree required (CPA, CPP, or equivalent certification a plus).

Culture & Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverages, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee Medical, Dental, Vision on select plans.
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and more.
• Generous stipends to spend on wellness, commuter transit/parking, learning and development, and home office equipment.
• Excellent Parental benefits including 12-20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support, and Back-up Child Care support.
• Mental health and wellness benefits including no cost employee access to Modern Health coaching & therapy Sessions and high quality physician office experience via One Medical membership (select U.S. locations only).
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).