Global Payroll Transformation Lead

Showcify, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Payroll Initiatives Lead in San Francisco to scale our payroll ecosystem during rapid growth. The role emphasizes end-to-end payroll strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and complex project delivery in a highly technical environment.

You will drive integrations for global transactions, oversee system transitions, and partner with multiple teams to ensure accurate, compliant payroll across countries while enabling scalable operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in payroll operations.
• Strong working knowledge of global payroll regulations and best practices.
• Experience leading M&A payroll integrations.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll or other large HCM/global payroll systems.
• CPP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll integrations for global M&A transactions, coordinating transition planning through stabilization.
• Partner with acquired companies to finalize payrolls including equity, variable compensation, and final pay.
• Integrate acquired employees into OpenAI payroll processes and service model while maintaining pay continuity.
• Oversee legacy payroll systems closure and ensure compliant year-end processing and reporting.
• Develop and improve global payment-processing capabilities across countries and payment types.
• Lead global payroll system and provider integrations ensuring data integrity and connections.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Finance, Tax, Legal, People, Equity, and other teams on strategic initiatives.
• Identify risks, strengthen controls, and automate repeatable processes for scalable payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll operations

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field

CPP certification (preferred)

Tools

Workday Payroll

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a Payroll Initiatives Lead in San Francisco to scale our payroll ecosystem during rapid growth. The role emphasizes end-to-end payroll strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and complex project delivery in a highly technical environment.

You will drive integrations for global transactions, oversee system transitions, and partner with multiple teams to ensure accurate, compliant payroll across countries while enabling scalable operations.