Global Payroll Country Lead (Finance)

TL;DR

Global Payroll Country Lead (Finance): Leading global payroll implementation projects and acting as a subject matter expert for specific countries/regions with an accent on legislative compliance and process optimization. Focus on managing the end-to-end implementation lifecycle, coordinating stakeholders, and refining payroll platform capabilities through UAT.

Location: Anywhere in the World

Salary: £62,050 — £69,800 GBP

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of global payroll implementation projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert for specified countries or regions during sales calls and client kick-offs.
• Manage the full implementation process from inception through parallel runs to live payroll.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve the HR platform, including conducting UAT testing.
• Mentor and support Payroll Generalists working on implementation tasks.

Requirements

• Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll environment.
• Expert legislative knowledge in the relevant country or region.
• Proven experience in payroll implementation and accounting/reconciliations.
• Proficiency in local payroll tools and software such as SAP and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is required.
• Ability to work effectively in an asynchronous environment.

Nice to have

• Previous experience working hirify.globally.
• Passion for productivity hacking and process improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully hirify.global work from anywhere in the world.
• Asynchronous work culture with flexible working hours and flexible paid time off.
• Comprehensive parental leave (16 weeks) and mental health support services.
• Financial perks including stock options, home office budget, and IT equipment.
• Dedicated learning budget for professional growth.

Hiring process

• Asynchronous profile review.
• Interviews with a recruiter, team members, and the future manager.
• Bar raiser interview and prior employment verification check.