Global Payroll Manager

TL;DR

Global Payroll Manager (Finance): Managing and optimizing US and global payroll processes with an accent on compliance, internal controls, and scalable infrastructure. Focus on owning end-to-end US payroll cycles, building a global operating model for UK and Singapore, and improving payroll governance.

Location: Hybrid in New York, United States

Salary: $100,000 - $190,000

Company

hirify.global is a deep-tech company building an AI-driven simulation software stack for engineering and manufacturing across advanced industries.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end US payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Build and maintain a strong payroll control environment, including approval flows, segregation of duties, and audit-ready documentation.
• Develop a standardized global payroll operating model across the UK, US, Singapore, and future jurisdictions.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, including payroll to GL, funding, tax liabilities, and benefits deductions.
• Partner with People, Finance, Legal, and Tax teams to support employee mobility and international expansion.
• Maintain and improve payroll systems, HRIS, and finance system data flows.

Requirements

• Strong experience managing US payroll, particularly in a multi-state environment.
• Deep understanding of US payroll tax, benefits deductions, and statutory reporting.
• Experience working with external payroll providers and HRIS/payroll systems.
• Proven expertise in payroll controls, reconciliations, and audit requirements.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid from the New York office.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting payroll across multiple countries.
• Background in technology, engineering, SaaS, or high-growth startups.
• Knowledge of employee mobility, expatriate payroll, or cross-border matters.
• CPP or similar professional payroll qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity options to share in the company's growth.
• 5% company contribution to 401(k) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Comprehensive private health insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave: 3 months full pay paternity and 6 months full pay maternity.
• Hybrid work model combining New York office time with work-from-home days.
• 20 days of annual leave, subsidized Gympass/Wellhub, and weekly team lunches.