Manager, Payroll Operations - APAC (Global Payroll)

Location: APAC; hirify.global work from anywhere is offered.

Company

hirify.global builds an HR platform with global employment, payroll, automation, and AI capabilities.

What you will do

• Own the planning, implementation, and complete operation of regional and global payroll.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with country-specific regulations.
• Lead, guide, mentor, and support the Payroll team.
• Coordinate payroll-related matters with internal stakeholders, external providers, and service partners.
• Maintain relationships with payroll, accounting, and third-party payroll service providers.
• Develop best practices, KPIs, and SLA metrics to improve team productivity and operational performance.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in regional or global payroll operations, specifically in Australia and New Zealand.
• Understanding of global payroll best practices and international payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience implementing payroll in multiple countries and managing third-party payroll services.
• People-management experience with a supportive, non-micromanaging approach.
• Proficiency with SAP, Excel, and Google Sheets, plus strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English is required. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international, largely asynchronous environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Work from anywhere with flexible working hours and an asynchronous work model.
• Flexible paid time off and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Budgets for co-working spaces, learning, wellness, home office, and IT equipment.
• Mental health support services and stock options.
• Emphasis on ownership, proactive work, inclusion, and life-work balance.

Hiring process

• Recruiter interview, team-member interviews, and an interview with the future manager.
• Interview with the Senior Director of Payroll Operations and a Bar Raiser interview.
• Prior employment verification check.