Senior Manager, Global Payroll Vendor Partnership Management (HRTech)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Global Payroll Vendor Partnership Management (Payroll/HRTech): Managing the end-to-end procurement and relationship management of global payroll vendors to enable international team management with an accent on vendor scoping and contract negotiations. Focus on driving Go-To-Market strategies for new country expansions and optimizing financial performance through rigorous cost analysis.

Location: hirify.global (Global), with a priority for applications from EMEA

Salary: £91,550 — £103,000 GBP

Company

hirify.global is a global HR platform that enables businesses to recruit, pay, and manage international teams compliantly.

What you will do

• Lead a global team responsible for maintaining vendor relationships and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for Global Payroll and EOR in-housing, from selection to migration and testing.
• Conduct continuous market research and financial cost analysis to optimize ROI and profit margins.
• Negotiate contracts between legal teams and executives to ensure commercial benefits and strategic alignment.
• Drive Go-To-Market strategies for onboarding and expanding operations into new countries.
• Partner with FP&A and AP teams to monitor invoice costs and identify anomalies against contractual agreements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in regional or global payroll operations, processing, or implementation.
• 5+ years of experience in vendor relationship management, procurement, and contract negotiations.
• Proficiency in payroll tax compliance regulations for 3 or more countries.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, asynchronous international environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Work from anywhere with flexible working hours and a focus on async communication.
• Flexible paid time off and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Competitive equity through stock options.
• Dedicated learning budget and home office/IT equipment budget.
• Mental health support services and budgets for local in-person social events.

Hiring process

• Sequential interviews with Recruiter, Hiring Manager, team members, and VP EOR Operations.
• Bar raiser interview.
• Prior employment verification check.