Senior Manager, Payroll Compliance & International Operations (SaaS)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Payroll Compliance & International Operations (SaaS): Leading payroll operations and compliance across APAC and EMEA to ensure accurate and timely employee payments with an accent on operational foundations and scalability. Focus on managing multi-country statutory requirements, strengthening audit readiness, and leading distributed teams.

Location: Must be based in Australia (Remote within the country); in-person onboarding is required.

Company

hirify.global is a collaborative design platform that empowers teams to build products and bring ideas to life in real time.

What you will do

• Lead payroll operations across APAC and EMEA, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with global and local payroll vendors to resolve operational issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage payroll compliance calendars, track statutory requirements, and monitor regulatory changes.
• Coordinate internal and external audits to strengthen audit readiness processes.
• Standardize international payroll processes, controls, and reporting to support global scalability.
• Lead and develop a distributed team, including employees in EMEA and contractors in the Philippines.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience managing global or multi-country payroll operations.
• Expertise in international payroll compliance across APAC and EMEA jurisdictions.
• Experience leading distributed teams and partnering with global payroll vendors.
• Strong knowledge of payroll controls, audit requirements, and SOX-compliant processes.
• Must be based in Australia.

Nice to have

• Experience in a high-growth technology or SaaS environment.
• Experience supporting international expansion or new market entry initiatives.
• Management of equity, mobility, or expatriate payroll programs.
• Proficiency with Workday, ADP, and other global payroll platforms.
• Experience leading vendor consolidation or global process standardization.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to a "Grow as you go" philosophy, encouraging curiosity and skill development.
• Inclusive workplace celebrating diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions.
• Equal opportunity employer with dedicated support for candidates with disabilities.
• Flexible remote work arrangement for residents of Australia.