Head of Payroll

Pebl

Lead the Global Payroll product within Pebl's Employer of Record services for clients in 185+ countries. Drive operational excellence and shape the future of payroll as a global offering.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute and shape global payroll strategy in partnership with senior leadership, ensuring alignment across Employer of Record services, technology, client service, and operations.
Support the payroll product roadmap by collaborating with R&D and cross-functional teams, contributing insights to drive scalability, automation, and stronger customer experiences.
Oversee global payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant delivery across multiple regions.
Advise clients and internal stakeholders on payroll best practices and process improvements, providing a consultative approach to optimize global payroll execution.
Lead internal process improvements, streamlining workflows, integrating systems, and leveraging automation and data to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Manage and develop a global payroll team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a focus on continuous improvement.
Maintain compliance and mitigate risks by working closely with Legal, Compliance, and regional experts to meet regulatory requirements worldwide.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience partnering with clients to improve payroll/financial services delivery, particularly within complex, multi-country environments.
Proven track record implementing transformation initiatives within fast-moving, global organizations.
Solid understanding of payroll as a product, with experience enhancing payroll capabilities or contributing to tech-enabled solutions. Examples of client or project work in payroll, especially in high-growth environments, are strongly preferred.
Background in consulting or operational roles, with demonstrated skills in data-driven decision-making, KPI tracking, and stakeholder collaboration.
Experience leading regional or global teams, delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines, and working effectively in ambiguous, changing contexts.
Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer-focused delivery.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge.
Parental Leave – Support for growing families.
Health and Dental Insurance – Where applicable, to cover you and your loved ones.
Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan – Plan for the future while sharing our success.

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Hard Skills & Tools

global payroll strategypayroll product roadmapprocess improvementsworkflow streamliningautomationdata analysisKPI trackingcompliance managementrisk mitigationpayroll capabilities enhancement

Soft Skills

collaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementconsultative approachstakeholder collaborationdata-driven decision-makingadaptabilityleadershipcustomer-focused deliveryoperational excellence