Figma
Payroll Program Manager
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States · Senior · Full-time
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About the role
- From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world.
- This is a high-impact individual contributor role that combines deep payroll expertise with program management, operational execution, and cross-functional partnership.
- This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.
Responsibilities
- At Figma we celebrate and support our differences.
- Lead delivery of payroll initiatives from planning through implementation, including vendor transitions, new-country launches, system integrations, and process changes
- Partner with regional Payroll teams to define requirements, manage dependencies, identify risks, and drive projects to completion
- Partner with global payroll vendors to drive project delivery, resolve implementation or operational issues, and escalate risks as needed
Requirements
- Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.
- 8+ years of experience in global or multi-country payroll, including hands-on support across AMER and EMEA
- Experience working with global payroll vendors and cross-functional stakeholders; Workday experience required
Compensation
- $140,000 - $202,000 USD
- 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.
- Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations.
- Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles.
- All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.
- Annual Base Salary Range:
Benefits
- Work closely with Benefits, HRIS, Accounting, People, and other partners to translate business changes into effective payroll solutions
- Support payroll operations across the full cycle, including review, validation, troubleshooting, and processing coverage when needed
Equal opportunity
- If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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 cha
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