Payroll Business Operations Specialist

TL;DR

Payroll Business Operations Specialist: Leads and delivers medium to large-scale projects within the payroll domain with an accent on managing end-to-end project execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance. Focus on identifying process gaps, leveraging data insights for operational improvements, and supporting strategic goals in a global context.

Location: Anywhere in the World

Salary: £55,000–£61,000 GBP

Company

hirify.global is a product company providing a platform for global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance, enabling businesses to employ international teams.

What you will do

• Lead and manage 3-5 medium to large-scale projects and workstreams from planning to delivery.
• Provide weekly updates, reporting risks, issues, and dependencies to leadership.
• Conduct impact analysis, risk assessments, and manage change effectively.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment across payroll, product, legal, tax, and HR teams.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose process improvements, automations, or tooling enhancements.
• Develop and maintain key documentation, including project plans, SOPs, and dashboards.

Requirements

• Intermediate experience in payroll operations, business operations, or project/program management.
• Proven experience managing medium to large-scale projects independently.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll processes, compliance, and risk management.
• Proficiency in tools like Notion, Monday.com, Slack, Microsoft Office, Zendesk, and BI/Analytics tools (Sigma).
• Training or certification in Project Management, Compliance, or advanced tooling.
• Ability to conduct impact analysis, map processes, and translate data insights into actionable improvements.
• Skilled in cross-functional coordination, stakeholder management, and structured communication.
• English: B2 required for application and CV submission.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully hirify.global and "work from anywhere" culture.
• Flexible paid time off and working hours (asynchronous work model).
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Mental health support services.
• Stock options, learning budget, home office budget & IT equipment.
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.
• Emphasis on life-work balance and employee ownership.

Hiring process

• Interview with recruiter.
• Interview with future manager.
• Interview with team members (no managers present).
• Bar Raiser Interview.
• Prior employment verification check.