Manager of Global Payroll

Affirm, Inc.; Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first workforce

Health benefits

Generous time off

Learning & development

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a Global Payroll professional to manage UK and Spain payroll and expand to additional EU countries. You will collaborate with People Ops, Legal, and Finance to ensure accurate, timely payroll and compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations across regions.

The role reports to the Senior Manager, Global Payroll and emphasizes audit readiness, data accuracy, and continuous process improvements in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and education beyond high school.
• Minimum 10-15 years of international payroll experience with focus on EMEA.
• Excellent math, analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of NetSuite or Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process UK and Spain payroll; growth to additional EU countries.
• Assist with audit and compliance procedures related to payroll.
• Support month-end closing for all payroll related accounts.
• Primary contact for payroll related audit testing.
• Answer employee questions regarding pay and benefits.
• Collaborate with People Platform, Benefits, Legal, and Finance on payroll matters.
• Report to the Senior Manager, Global Payroll.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Deadline-oriented

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training

Tools

NetSuite

Workday

Job description

• The Finance team ensures Affin remains financially sound and strategically positioned for growth. Our team manages financial planning, accounting, pricing, vendor management, tax, investor relations, and corporate development
• We deliver timely insights, accurate reporting, and careful analysis to support decision-making. From day-to-day financial operations to major investments, we enable sustainable, informed growth by maintaining strong fiscal discipline
• Our Global Payroll Team is a critical function within affirm, dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services for affirmers across multiple countries and regions. We partner closely with People Operations, People Tech, Global Mobility, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and external payroll providers to ensure a seamless employee experience while maintaining adherence to local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies
• As a global team, we embrace collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. We leverage technology, standardized processes, and strong governance practices to manage the complexities of international payroll while supporting a diverse and growing workforce. Our commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service enables us to provide reliable payroll solutions that support both employees and business objectives
• Joining our Global Payroll Team means becoming part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly contribute to employee satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and the success of our global operations. We value innovation, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset, empowering team members to drive process improvements and make a meaningful impact on a worldwide scale
• In this role you will be reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Payroll
• Collaborate with the People Platform, Benefits, Legal, and Finance business units on all payroll matters with cross-functional impact such as accurate benefit information, new joiner processes, cash, bonus, process leavers, and other ad hoc projects impacting payroll
• Process U.K. and Spain payroll. This role will grow with additional EU countries under our high growth model
• Assist with processing RSUs and ESPP earnings and taxation
• Process garnishments and levies
• Assist with audit and compliance procedures related to payroll
• Support the month-end closing for all payroll related accounts
• Assist with annual financial statement audit and be the primary contact for all payroll related audit testing for respective countries
• Conduct year-end reporting for respective countries
• Answer employee questions regarding pay, benefits, etc

Benefits

• Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family
• Spending Wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses
• Supportive Communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups
• Remote-first Workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country
• Generous Time Off: Take the time you need when life happens
• Health Benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs
• Mental Healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs
• Parental Leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks’ paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay
• Away Days: We offer 20 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge
• Learning & Development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth

Excellent communication skills to include written and verbal communication with employees and across the organization including varying levels of leadershipKnowledge of NetSuite or Workday is a plusSelf-motivated, flexible, deadline-oriented and able to complete tasks with limited supervisionBachelor’s degree or equivalent training and education beyond high schoolMinimum 10-15 years of international payroll experience with a focus on EMEA countriesStrong math, analytical, research, problem-solving and critical thinking skillsStrong system and data flow knowledge. Ability to learn and adapt to new process flows and software technologiesExperience with systems migration and integration of different systems is a plusAbility to think creatively and critically and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous work environment