Payroll Program Manager

Figma is looking for a Payroll Program Manager to help scale its global payroll operations and lead complex payroll initiatives across AMER and EMEA.

This is a high-impact individual contributor role that combines deep payroll expertise with program management, operational execution, and cross-functional partnership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of payroll initiatives from planning through implementation, including vendor implementations, new-country launches, process improvements, systems integrations, automation, and other initiatives that span Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, Accounting, People, and external partners.
• Partner with regional Payroll teams to define requirements, manage dependencies, identify risks, and drive projects to completion.
• Work closely with Benefits, HRIS, Accounting, People, and other partners to translate business changes into effective payroll solutions.
• Partner with global payroll vendors to drive project delivery, resolve implementation or operational issues, and escalate risks as needed.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and improve payroll processes across regions.
• Support payroll operations across the full cycle, including review, validation, troubleshooting, and processing coverage when needed.
• Help establish scalable program management practices, documentation, and visibility across the global payroll portfolio.
• Use data, technology, automation, and AI where appropriate to improve payroll efficiency, controls, and Figmate experience.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in global or multi-country payroll, including hands-on support across AMER and EMEA.
• Proven experience leading payroll implementations, vendor transitions, system integrations, or other complex payroll programs, including international expansion or new-country launches.
• Hands-on knowledge of payroll operations from processing through reconciliation and issue resolution.
• Experience working with global payroll vendors and cross-functional stakeholders; Workday experience required.
• Excellent program management, prioritization, and execution skills, with the ability to influence and drive accountability across teams without direct authority, and strong judgment and communication in a high-growth global environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off.
• Annual Base Salary Range: $140,000-$202,000 USD