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Figma · 2 weeks ago

Director, Payroll Operations

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$198K/yr - $288K/yr

12+ years exp

Figma is a company on a mission to make design accessible to all, and they are seeking a Director, Payroll Operations to lead and scale their payroll function worldwide. This high-impact leadership role involves overseeing payroll processing, compliance, and automation while collaborating with various departments to ensure excellence in payroll operations.

CollaborationDeveloper ToolsProduct DesignSoftwareWeb Apps

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all aspects of global payroll operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing across multiple countries and employment arrangements

Develop and execute a global payroll strategy aligned with Figma’s growth, public company controls, and expansion goals

Manage, mentor, and grow a global payroll team of 5+ professionals and contractors, fostering development, stability, and accountability

Drive process automation, vendor consolidation, and system optimization to create efficiency, reduce manual work, and scale for growth

Partner cross-functionally with People Operations, HRIS, Benefits, Accounting, Equity, and Tax on payroll-related initiatives, including system integrations, entity setup, and compliance enhancements

Ensure SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness for payroll-related processes

Create and maintain policies, documentation, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and adherence to global labor, tax, and data protection requirements

Serve as a strategic partner in global expansion efforts, advising on payroll design, vendor models, and compliance strategy

Qualification

Global payroll operationsPayroll complianceSOX complianceInternational payroll lawsPayroll vendor managementLeadership skillsChange managementEmployee experience focusCross-functional collaborationTeam managementCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAdaptabilityMentoringStrategic thinkingGrowth mindsetAttention to detail