Payroll director Job at Robert Half (San Francisco Bay Area)

Director, Payroll Operations

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to m...

Location

United States , San Francisco; New York

Salary:

198000.00 - 288000.00 USD / Year

Figma

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience leading global payroll operations in a public company environment
Deep understanding of U.S. and international payroll laws, taxation, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain SOX-compliant controls and documentation
Strong leadership skills, with experience managing distributed teams and fostering growth through change
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization

Job Responsibility

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

What we offer

equity
health, dental & vision
retirement with company contribution
parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
mental health & wellness benefits
generous PTO
company recharge days
a learning & development stipend
a work from home stipend
cell phone reimbursement

Fulltime

Payroll Director

Our national consumer products client in Piscataway is seeking a Payroll Directo...

Location

United States , Piscataway

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Leadership experience, with expertise in developing and managing teams
Solid understanding of payroll laws, tax compliance, and reporting requirements
Strong knowledge of payroll systems such as ADP or Kronos preferred
Proven experience in managing payroll for large, multi-state organizations, including operations in Canada
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment

Job Responsibility

Lead, manage, and develop the payroll team, ensuring high performance and accuracy
Leverage your experience with payroll systems to streamline processes and address challenges effectively
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax regulations across the US and Canada
Collaborate with internal departments such as HR, Accounting, and Legal to ensure seamless operations
Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state and cross-border workforce

What we offer

Career Growth: Opportunity to lead payroll operations at scale while working with cutting-edge systems
Work-Life Balance: A hybrid schedule allows for flexibility, with three days in our Piscataway office and two remote
Dynamic Team: Join a supportive and dedicated payroll team that drives excellence across operations
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

New

Finance mit

This is 18months program. You will be in charge general casher part for a while ...

Location

Japan , Kyoto

Salary:

Not provided

Four Seasons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

English: Fluent level
Japanese: Native Level

Job Responsibility

Maintain a harmonious and professional relationship with co-workers, supervisors and all departments
Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Finance related Work Rules and Standards of Conduct
Conduct self in a professional manner at all times and maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll information
Reconcile paycheck discrepancies with Department Heads or individual employees
Review employee status changes and Payroll requests with the Human Resources Department to ensure accurate data entry
Reconcile Operating department tips with the Income Auditor on a pay-period basis
Assist in cashier training and be available as needed to support cashiers in solving problems in cash handling procedures
Assist in other areas of the accounting office as needed
Review, verify and process payroll data for preparation of payments
Review reports from outside payroll service and bring any discrepancies to the attention of the Assistant Director of Finance immediately

What we offer

Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Employee Discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
Complimentary Employee Meals

Fulltime

New

Paymaster and General Cashier

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together ...

Location

United Arab Emirates , Dubai

Salary:

Not provided

Accor

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks
Must have a high degree of professional integrity and confidentiality, and work in a safe, prudent and organized manner
Must have commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures
Must be self-motivated and have a high degree of analytical ability
Oral and written fluency in English
Display initiative
Team player
Customer/people oriented
Responsible and helpful

Job Responsibility

Maintain confidentiality in regard to payroll related information
Keep track of overtime forms from every department and ensure that the forms are issued and authorized/signed by respective Department Head and Senior Management
Follow up with HR in regard to attendance records and ensure the absence has been entered correctly into the HR Admin module before the cut-off date each month
Collect and verify basic payroll information from approved payroll documents such as status change form, new joiner form and payroll allowances and deduction forms
Co-ordinate with HR Department on matter concerning employees’ basic pay including end of service and vacation, allowances, deductions and all other benefits such as air tickets
Post the monthly service charge paid outs and verify the posted balance to the distribution sheet
Post the monthly tips and various commission (i.e. upsell and Spa) paid outs and verify the posted balance to the distribution sheet
Ensure that all garnishments and payroll advances are deducted in a timely manner and reconciled accordingly
Ensure that vacation, EOS (End of Service) and Air Ticket entitlements and accruals are in accordance with the HR document and employee’s contract
Produce a monthly basic pay reconciliation vs. previous month

Fulltime

Global Payroll Director

We are is seeking a Global Payroll Director who will take full end-to-end owners...

Location

Hungary , Budapest

Salary:

Not provided

myPOS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of payroll experience, with significant depth in international, multi-country payroll
Proven experience operating payroll across multiple European jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, statutory compliance, and labour law interactions
Experience with commission-heavy or variable pay structures
Proven track record of leading at least one major payroll system implementation
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing payroll governance, controls, and approval frameworks
Experience in regulated, high-risk environments such as fintech, financial services, payments, or similar
Comfortable operating at senior leadership level and challenging stakeholders where payroll controls or compliance are at risk
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and risk awareness
Structured, detail-oriented, and audit-focused, with the ability to think strategically and long-term

Job Responsibility

Act as the most senior payroll authority in the organisation, with end-to-end ownership of payroll across all countries, employment types, and payroll providers
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance every cycle
Serve as the final escalation point for payroll failures, compliance risks, and regulatory issues
Design and enforce a robust global payroll governance framework, including clear RACI across HR, Finance, Tax, Country Managers, and external providers
Establish controlled, auditable processes for payroll inputs, validations, approvals, bonuses, commissions, and exceptions
Ensure payroll processes are fully audit-ready, with clear documentation, approvals, and audit trails
Ensure full compliance with local labour law, payroll tax, and statutory requirements across all countries
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Tax to validate payroll tax treatments and statutory filings, manage statutory filings and reporting, and resolve complex cross-border or variable pay issues
Resolve complex payroll issues related to variable pay, commissions, and cross-border employment
Proactively identify and mitigate payroll-related regulatory and financial risks

What we offer

Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus
Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level

Global Payroll Director

We are is seeking a Global Payroll Director who will take full end-to-end owners...

Location

Belgium , Brussels

Salary:

Not provided

myPOS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of payroll experience, with significant depth in international, multi-country payroll
Proven experience operating payroll across multiple European jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, statutory compliance, and labour law interactions
Experience with commission-heavy or variable pay structures
Proven track record of leading at least one major payroll system implementation
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing payroll governance, controls, and approval frameworks
Experience in regulated, high-risk environments such as fintech, financial services, payments, or similar
Comfortable operating at senior leadership level and challenging stakeholders where payroll controls or compliance are at risk
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and risk awareness
Structured, detail-oriented, and audit-focused, with the ability to think strategically and long-term

Job Responsibility

Act as the most senior payroll authority in the organisation, with end-to-end ownership of payroll across all countries, employment types, and payroll providers
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance every cycle
Serve as the final escalation point for payroll failures, compliance risks, and regulatory issues
Design and enforce a robust global payroll governance framework, including clear RACI across HR, Finance, Tax, Country Managers, and external providers
Establish controlled, auditable processes for payroll inputs, validations, approvals, bonuses, commissions, and exceptions
Ensure payroll processes are fully audit-ready, with clear documentation, approvals, and audit trails
Ensure full compliance with local labour law, payroll tax, and statutory requirements across all countries
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Tax to validate payroll tax treatments and statutory filings, manage statutory filings and reporting, and resolve complex cross-border or variable pay issues
Resolve complex payroll issues related to variable pay, commissions, and cross-border employment
Proactively identify and mitigate payroll-related regulatory and financial risks

What we offer

Vibrant international team operating in hi-tech environment
Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus as we know that working with friends is fun
Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level

Fulltime

Global Payroll Director

We are is seeking a Global Payroll Director who will take full end-to-end owners...

Location

Austria , Vienna

Salary:

Not provided

myPOS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of payroll experience, with significant depth in international, multi-country payroll
Proven experience operating payroll across multiple European jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, statutory compliance, and labour law interactions
Experience with commission-heavy or variable pay structures
Proven track record of leading at least one major payroll system implementation
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing payroll governance, controls, and approval frameworks
Experience in regulated, high-risk environments such as fintech, financial services, payments, or similar
Comfortable operating at senior leadership level and challenging stakeholders where payroll controls or compliance are at risk
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and risk awareness
Structured, detail-oriented, and audit-focused, with the ability to think strategically and long-term

Job Responsibility

Act as the most senior payroll authority in the organisation, with end-to-end ownership of payroll across all countries, employment types, and payroll providers
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance every cycle
Serve as the final escalation point for payroll failures, compliance risks, and regulatory issues
Design and enforce a robust global payroll governance framework, including clear RACI across HR, Finance, Tax, Country Managers, and external providers
Establish controlled, auditable processes for payroll inputs, validations, approvals, bonuses, commissions, and exceptions
Ensure payroll processes are fully audit-ready, with clear documentation, approvals, and audit trails
Ensure full compliance with local labour law, payroll tax, and statutory requirements across all countries
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Tax to validate payroll tax treatments and statutory filings, manage statutory filings and reporting, and resolve complex cross-border or variable pay issues
Resolve complex payroll issues related to variable pay, commissions, and cross-border employment
Proactively identify and mitigate payroll-related regulatory and financial risks

What we offer

Vibrant international team operating in hi-tech environment
Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus as we know that working with friends is fun
Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level

Fulltime

Global Payroll Director

We are is seeking a Global Payroll Director who will take full end-to-end owners...

Location

Netherlands , Amsterdam

Salary:

Not provided

myPOS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of payroll experience, with significant depth in international, multi-country payroll
Proven experience operating payroll across multiple European jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, statutory compliance, and labour law interactions
Experience with commission-heavy or variable pay structures
Proven track record of leading at least one major payroll system implementation
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing payroll governance, controls, and approval frameworks
Experience in regulated, high-risk environments such as fintech, financial services, payments, or similar
Comfortable operating at senior leadership level and challenging stakeholders where payroll controls or compliance are at risk
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and risk awareness
Structured, detail-oriented, and audit-focused, with the ability to think strategically and long-term

Job Responsibility

Act as the most senior payroll authority in the organisation, with end-to-end ownership of payroll across all countries, employment types, and payroll providers
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance every cycle
Serve as the final escalation point for payroll failures, compliance risks, and regulatory issues
Design and enforce a robust global payroll governance framework, including clear RACI across HR, Finance, Tax, Country Managers, and external providers
Establish controlled, auditable processes for payroll inputs, validations, approvals, bonuses, commissions, and exceptions
Ensure payroll processes are fully audit-ready, with clear documentation, approvals, and audit trails
Ensure full compliance with local labour law, payroll tax, and statutory requirements across all countries
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Tax to validate payroll tax treatments and statutory filings, manage statutory filings and reporting, and resolve complex cross-border or variable pay issues
Resolve complex payroll issues related to variable pay, commissions, and cross-border employment
Proactively identify and mitigate payroll-related regulatory and financial risks

What we offer

Vibrant international team operating in hi-tech environment
Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus as we know that working with friends is fun
Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level

Payroll director

Robert Half

Location:
United States , San Francisco Bay Area

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

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