Director of Global Payroll (AI)

TL;DR

Director of Global Payroll (AI): Leading and managing global payroll operations across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and labor laws with an accent on implementing scalable payroll processes and managing payroll accounting. Focus on accurate and timely processing of equity compensation transactions and continuous improvement of payroll systems and tools.

Location: Hybrid work environment, with remote work considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office. Must be a U.S. person (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to conform to U.S. Government export regulations.

Salary: $165,000–$242,000 base pay and $206,000–$303,000 target total cash.

Company

hirify.global is a publicly traded company providing an essential cloud platform for AI, enabling innovators to build and scale AI with confidence.

What you will do

• Lead and manage global payroll operations across Americas, EMEA, and APAC, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and labor laws.
• Manage and execute end-to-end payroll processing cycles including regular, off-cycle, bonus, and termination payments.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all equity compensation-related payroll transactions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, HR, Legal, Equity Admin) for alignment and accuracy in payroll-related activities.
• Lead payroll integration efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and international expansions.
• Continuously improve payroll systems, tools, and processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in payroll, with at least 5 years in a global leadership role.
• Deep expertise in global payroll operations, payroll accounting, and equity payroll.
• Solid understanding of international payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience with equity compensation taxation and reporting.
• Strong experience working with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Oracle Cloud HCM, Rippling).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment; remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid), company-paid life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, and ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health, Family-Forming support by Carrot, and flexible childcare support with Kinside.
• 401(k) with a generous employer match and Flexible PTO.
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations and a casual work environment.