Director, Payroll Operations at Figma

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figmas platform helps teams bring ideas to lifewhether youre 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 youre excited to shape the future of design and collaboration join us!Were looking for a Director Payroll Operations to lead and scale Figmas payroll function worldwide. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving the vision strategy and execution of payroll operations across all regions where Figma operates. Youll oversee end-to-end payroll processing compliance and automation while partnering closely with Finance People Accounting and Legal to ensure excellence in every transaction and every country.As Figma continues to grow as a public company this leader will be instrumental in building scalable automated systems ensuring regulatory compliance and providing an exceptional employee experience globally. This role reports to the Senior Director Assistant Controller.This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.What youll do at Figma:Lead and oversee all aspects of global payroll operations ensuring accurate compliant and timely processing across multiple countries and employment arrangementsDevelop and execute a global payroll strategy aligned with Figmas growth public company controls and expansion goalsManage mentor and grow a global payroll team of 5 professionals and contractors fostering development stability and accountabilityDrive process automation vendor consolidation and system optimization to create efficiency reduce manual work and scale for growthPartner cross-functionally with People Operations HRIS Benefits Accounting Equity and Tax on payroll-related initiatives including system integrations entity setup and compliance enhancementsEnsure SOX compliance internal controls and audit readiness for payroll-related processesCreate and maintain policies documentation and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and adherence to global labor tax and data protection requirementsServe as a strategic partner in global expansion efforts advising on payroll design vendor models and compliance strategyWed love to hear from you if you have:12 years of experience leading global payroll operations in a public company environmentDeep understanding of U.S. and international payroll laws taxation and compliance requirementsDemonstrated ability to design implement and maintain SOX-compliant controls and documentationStrong leadership skills with experience managing distributed teams and fostering growth through changeAbility to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making at all levels of the organizationWhile not required its an added plus if you also have:Experience in high-growth technology or SaaS environmentsExpertise in international vendor consolidation and payroll vendor managementExperience with stock-related payroll transactions including stock options RSUs and ESPPs with strong knowledge of tax reporting and withholdingCertification as a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or through the Global Payroll Management Institute (GPMI)At Figma one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Pay Transparency DisclosureIf based in Figmas San Francisco or New York hub offices this role has the annual base salary range stated below.Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including but not limited to individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience potential impact and scope of role) market demands and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.Figma offers equity to employees as well a competitive package of additional benefits including 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 and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figmas compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub):$198000 - $288000 USDAt Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts experiences and opinions allows our employees our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity/expression veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role participate in the interview process perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation please reach out to . These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:Holding interviews in an accessible locationEnabling closed captioning on video conferencingEnsuring all written communication be compatible with screen readersChanging the mode or format of interviewsTo ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.By applying for this job the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figmas Candidate Privacy Notice.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Employee Relations,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Conflict Management,Operations Management,Project Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Leadership management,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 198000 - 288000