Senior Global Payroll Manager

TL;DR

Senior Global Payroll Manager: Managing end-to-end global payroll operations across international regions with an accent on compliance, SOX controls, and process automation. Focus on leading year-end reporting, vendor management across ADP/Workday ecosystems, and driving operational excellence in payroll accounting and variance analysis.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Remote-first)

Salary: $129,000–$185,000 (US-based pay zones)

Company

hirify.global is an AI-native Digital Experience Platform empowering teams to design, launch, and optimize for the web.

What you will do

• Oversee end-to-end global payroll processing for international entities including Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the UK.
• Lead year-end reporting, external audits, and internal SOX compliance controls.
• Manage vendor relationships and workflows using ADP Celergo, ActivPayroll, and Workday.
• Partner with HR and Finance on benefits administration, LOAs, and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and review complex payroll journal entries, accruals, and labor cost variance analyses.
• Act as a primary escalation point for complex employee payroll inquiries.

Requirements

• 5+ years of total payroll experience
• 3+ years of international payroll processing experience
• Proficiency in Workday, NetSuite, ADP, and ActivPayroll
• Expert-level Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Must have valid right to work authorization in the US
• Strong understanding of accounting reconciliations and SOX compliance

Nice to have

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent certification
• Experience applying AI tools to payroll workflows

Culture & Benefits

• Equity (RSUs) for all permanent employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-paid premiums
• Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% employer match up to $6,000/year
• Monthly stipends for work and wellness expenses