Figma
Technology
SeniorManager,PayrollCompliance&InternationalOperations
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“Senior Manager, Payroll Compliance & International Operations at Figma. Skills: Payroll compliance, International operations, Global payroll. Lead payroll operations. Ensure accurate payroll processing”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years managing global payroll, International payroll compliance experience, Experience leading distributed teams, Experience partnering with global payroll vendors, Knowledge of payroll controls, Knowledge of audit requirements, Knowledge of SOX-compliant processes, Manage complex operational priorities, Collaborate effectively across stakeholders
Nice to Have
Operated in high-growth tech/SaaS, Supported international expansion, Supported new market entry, Managed equity payroll programs, Managed mobility payroll programs, Managed expatriate payroll programs, Utilized Workday, Utilized ADP, Utilized global payroll platforms, Led vendor consolidation, Led global process standardization
What You'll Do.
Lead payroll operations
Ensure accurate payroll processing
Ensure compliant payroll processing
Ensure timely payroll processing
Partner with global payroll vendors
Resolve operational issues
Maintain service quality
Drive continuous improvement
Manage payroll compliance activities
Maintain compliance calendars
Track statutory requirements
Ensure key deadlines are met
Monitor regulatory changes
Monitor legislative changes
Assess impacts of changes
Escalate recommendations
Support internal audits
Support external audits
Coordinate documentation
Strengthen audit readiness
Standardize international payroll processes
Improve international payroll processes
Improve payroll controls
Improve payroll reporting
Lead distributed team
Develop distributed team
Collaborate with People teams
Collaborate with HRIS teams
Collaborate with Accounting teams
Collaborate with Legal teams
Collaborate on payroll initiatives
Collaborate on vendor implementations
Collaborate on operational improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Finance; Partner with People; Partner with Accounting; Partner with Legal; Partner with external vendors; Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
Full Job Description
Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Global Payroll Compliance & International Operations to help scale Figma’s international payroll operations and compliance programs. In this role, you’ll lead payroll operations across APAC and EMEA, ensuring employees are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time. You’ll partner closely with Payroll, Finance, People, Accounting, Legal, and external vendors to strengthen operational foundations, improve compliance visibility, and build scalable processes that support Figma’s continued global growth. This role reports to the Director, Payroll Operations. This is a full-time role that can be held remotely from Australia. What you'll do at Figma: Lead payroll operations across APAC and EMEA, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across multiple countries Partner with global payroll vendors and local providers to resolve operational issues, maintain service quality, and drive continuous improvement Manage payroll compliance activities, including maintaining compliance calendars, tracking statutory requirements, and ensuring key deadlines are met Monitor regulatory and legislative changes across jurisdictions, assess impacts, and escalate risks and recommendations to leadership Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation, responding to requests, and strengthening audit readiness processes Standardize and improve international payroll processes, controls, and reporting to support scalability and operational consistency Le
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