Director, Global Payroll Operations (AI)

TL;DR

Director, Global Payroll Operations (AI): Leading and overseeing end-to-end global payroll operations across multiple regions with an accent on standardization, compliance, and operational excellence. Focus on driving automation, AI-driven solutions, and continuous process improvement to enhance efficiency and the employee experience.

Location: United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered Experience Orchestration platform provider that empowers organizations to create empathetic, personalized customer and employee experiences at scale.

What you will do

• Lead and manage a global payroll operations team to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing.
• Oversee the end-to-end payroll lifecycle, including data validation, tax compliance, and reporting.
• Drive global payroll standardization and scalability across providers, regions, and entities.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline processes and reduce manual touchpoints.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in global payroll operations within multinational environments.
• 10+ years of people management experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of global payroll processes, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, or CloudPay.
• Strong understanding of payroll integrations with HRIS and financial systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global team of over 6,000 employees.
• Emphasis on empathy, collaboration, and ownership in a high-impact role.
• Access to modern AI-driven tools and digital innovation initiatives.
• Commitment to fairness, diversity, and equal opportunity in the workplace.
• Supportive environment with reasonable accommodations available for the application process.