Sr. Director, Global Payroll

TL;DR

Sr. Director, Global Payroll (Finance/Payroll): Leading end-to-end global payroll strategy and operations across multiple countries with an accent on compliance, vendor governance, and process modernization. Focus on ensuring SOX-compliant internal controls, managing international tax obligations, and driving payroll technology transformations.

Location: Remote (United States)

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software serving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide.

What you will do

• Define and execute the global payroll strategy, aligning operations with HR, Finance, and Legal objectives.
• Lead and mentor a distributed global payroll team, ensuring operational continuity and succession planning.
• Oversee accurate and compliant payroll processing across 10+ countries in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors, EOR providers, and government agencies.
• Maintain strong payroll governance and SOX-compliant internal controls and audit readiness.
• Lead payroll technology initiatives, including system implementations, upgrades, and process automation.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 5 years in a global leadership role.
• Proven experience managing payroll operations across 10+ countries across multiple regions.
• Deep knowledge of international payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory reporting.
• Strong expertise in SOX controls, variance analysis, and segregation of duties.
• Track record of leading payroll system implementations and vendor transitions.
• Must be based in the United States

Nice to have

• CPP or GPMC certification.
• Experience with Oracle HCM, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Streamline/Celergo, NetSuite, or Oracle ERP.
• Experience working in a publicly traded or SOX-regulated environment.
• Experience supporting LATAM payroll operations or Spanish-language vendor management.

Culture & Benefits

• High-growth, high-performance organization with a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Backed by Insight Partners, a leading global software investor.
• Environment that values adaptability, urgency, and delivering exceptional outcomes.