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Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life-whether you're 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 you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!\nWe're looking for a Payroll Program Manager to help scale Figma's global payroll operations and lead complex payroll initiatives across AMER and EMEA, with support for APAC initiatives as needed. This is a high-impact individual contributor role that combines deep payroll expertise with program management, operational execution, and cross-functional partnership.\nYou'll drive 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. You'll also stay close to payroll operations and provide processing or review support when needed. As Figma continues to grow globally, this role will help create more scalable, consistent, and efficient payroll processes while ensuring regional teams have the support they need to deliver accurate and timely payroll.\nThis is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States. \nWhat you’ll do at Figma:\nLead delivery of payroll initiatives from planning through implementation, including vendor transitions, new-country launches, system integrations, and process changes\nPartner with regional Payroll teams to define requirements, manage dependencies, identify risks, and drive projects to completion\nWork closely with Benefits, HRIS, Accounting, People, and other partners to translate business changes into effective payroll solutions\nPartner with global payroll vendors to drive project delivery, resolve implementation or operational issues, and escalate risks as needed\nIdentify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and improve payroll processes across regions\nSupport payroll operations across the full cycle, including review, validation, troubleshooting, and processing coverage when needed\nHelp establish scalable program management practices, documentation, and visibility across the global payroll portfolio\nUse data, technology, automation, and AI where appropriate to improve payroll efficiency, controls, and Figmate experience\nWe'd love to hear from you if you have:\n8+ years of experience in global or multi-country payroll, including hands-on support across AMER and EMEA\nProven experience leading payroll implementations, vendor transitions, system integrations, or other complex payroll programs, including international expansion or new-country launches\nHands-on knowledge of payroll operations from processing through reconciliation and issue resolution\nExperience working with global payroll vendors and cross-functional stakeholders; Workday experience required\nExcellent 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\nWhile it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:\nExperience in a high-growth SaaS or technology environment\nHands-on experience with ADP Compliance and other international vendors\nExperience supporting APAC payroll operations, vendor consolidation, or global payroll transformation\nFamiliarity with equity, mobility, benefits, or pension-related payroll\nExperience using automation or AI to improve payroll processes\nAt 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 you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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.\nPay Transparency Disclosure\nJob 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. \nFigma offers equity to employees, as well as a 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. 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. Exempt employees are eligible for employer-provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. 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.\nAnnual Base Salary Range:\n$140,000—$202,000 USD\nAt 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.\nWe 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. \nExamples of accommodations include but are not limited to: \nHolding interviews in an accessible location\nEnabling closed captioning on video conferencing\nEnsuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers\nChanging the mode or format of interviews \nTo ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. 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