Director, Global Payroll

TL;DR

Director, Global Payroll (Finance): Overseeing and managing payroll operations across multiple countries and regions with an accent on compliance, accuracy, and process automation. Focus on leading global payroll strategy, managing third-party vendor relationships, and ensuring operational excellence in a fast-paced international software environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Prague or Warsaw; applicants permanently located outside of the Czech Republic may be declined.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in data resilience and security, specializing in data and AI trust solutions for over 550,000 customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead and manage global payroll operations across EMEA, Americas, and APJ regions.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for all employees, including expatriates and remote workers.
• Maintain strict compliance with local, national, and international payroll laws and tax regulations.
• Drive automation and process improvements by implementing and maintaining payroll systems.
• Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers and oversee service delivery.
• Monitor key payroll metrics and report trends to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• 15+ years of experience in managing multi-country payroll operations, preferably in the software sector.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Strong understanding of global payroll regulations, compliance, and tax issues.
• Proficiency with payroll software systems such as ADP, SAP SuccessFactors, or Workday.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and collaborate across cultures.

Nice to have

• Professional payroll certification (CPP, CIPP, or equivalent).
• Experience in a rapidly growing international software company.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale process improvements.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 vacation days, 4 sick days, and 21 paid medical leave days.
• Premium private medical insurance for employees and dependents.
• Daily meal vouchers and flexible cafeteria platform for lifestyle benefits.
• Multisport Card for gym and wellness.
• Annual public transport reimbursement and corporate mobile plan.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly, and annual Global Day of Learning.