Global Payroll Leader | AI-Driven, Scalable Compliance

Remitly; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan

Parental leave

Mental Health & Family Forming

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Continuing education

Job summary

Remitly, a leading fintech for cross‑border money transfers, seeks a Senior Manager of Global Payroll to own and scale payroll across 20+ countries. You will lead a global team, approve pay runs, manage third‑party providers, and build a modern, compliant payroll operation powered by AI and automation.

The role requires 6–10 years in payroll with multi‑country experience and strong leadership. Remitly operates a hybrid in‑office model in its Seattle area hub, with onsite requirements Tue–Thu.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of progressive payroll experience with 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience managing payroll across multiple countries, including complex jurisdictions.
• Strong vendor management and audit experience; familiarity with US multi‑state payroll.

Responsibilities

• Own global payroll operations for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead payroll team, approve pay runs, and manage third‑party providers.
• Develop country expansion playbooks and drive payroll automation initiatives.

Skills

Global payroll

Leadership

Multi-country payroll

Vendor management

AI automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Workday

ADP

ERP/HRIS

Job description

Remitly, a leading fintech for cross‑border money transfers, seeks a Senior Manager of Global Payroll to own and scale payroll across 20+ countries. You will lead a global team, approve pay runs, manage third‑party providers, and build a modern, compliant payroll operation powered by AI and automation.

The role requires 6–10 years in payroll with multi‑country experience and strong leadership. Remitly operates a hybrid in‑office model in its Seattle area hub, with onsite requirements Tue–Thu.