Director of Global Payroll

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• Lead and manage global payroll operations across multiple regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC), ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and labor laws.
• Manage and execute end-to-end payroll processing cycles including regular payroll, off‑cycle, bonus, and termination payments.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all equity compensation‑related payroll transactions, including RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, and ESPP.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, HR, Legal, Equity Admin) to ensure alignment and accuracy in payroll‑related activities and reporting.
• Lead payroll integration efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and international expansions.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls over payroll processes; ensure compliance with SOX requirements if applicable.
• Continuously improve payroll systems, tools, and processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Manage relationships with global payroll vendors, ensuring SLAs are met and service quality remains high.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing global payroll team.

Investing in our people is one of our top priorities, and we value candidates who can bring their diversified experiences to our teams. We’d love to talk about whether this aligns with your experience and interests and what you’re excited to work on next.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in payroll, with at least 5 years in a global leadership role.
• Deep expertise in global payroll operations, payroll accounting, and equity payroll.
• Solid understanding of international payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience with equity compensation taxation and reporting.
• Strong experience working with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Oracle Cloud HCM, Rippling).
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross‑functionally and across time zones.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑growth tech, dynamic, and global environment.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal audit processes.
• Experience with payroll transformation initiatives and vendor transitions.

The base pay and target total cash for this position range from $165,000 to $242,000 and $206,000 to $303,000, accordingly. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position includes a discretionary bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 100% paid for by Core Weave
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family‑Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full‑service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

While we prioritize a hybrid work environment, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an…