Director, Global Payroll and Equity

The role

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to fill the position of Director, Global Payroll and Equity. This pivotal role will be responsible for setting the strategy and vision for the payroll and equity teams, ensuring operational excellence, and leading key initiatives. The Director will provide expert guidance on all aspects of global payroll and equity administration, including compliance, reporting, and process optimization. A proactive and collaborative leader, the ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with various internal departments to integrate payroll and equity considerations into business decisions and foster a culture of excellence within the team.

This role will report to the Senior Director, Tax & Transformation within the Controllership department and will be a strategic partner to internal departments, including Finance, Accounting, Legal, People, and business units.

What you’ll do :

Operational Oversight & Compliance

• Oversee and manage the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all global employees, including those in North America, South America, Asia and Europe.
• Provide education, training, and clear communication on payroll and equity operations to key stakeholders across the company, ensuring trust, transparency, and a sustained reputation for operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant international and domestic laws and regulations, including periodic filings and tax laws.
• Lead payroll tax-related efforts and maintain market knowledge of best practices, including internal controls and audits.
• Lead all aspects of equity administration, reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Identify and solve complex challenges where established principles may not fully apply, making final decisions on implementation and ensuring operational effectiveness.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for payroll accounting entries and reconciliations, collaborating with the accounting team on month-end close and financial reporting.

Strategic Leadership & Management

Cross-functional Collaboration & Partnership

What you’ll need :

Experience : 15+ years, or 12+ years with Master’s degree, of progressive experience, which includes multi-state and international payroll processing and taxes, with a proven track record of leading payroll teams. Experience with payroll for over 2,000 employees is required.

Technical Skills :

Leadership & Management :

Personal Attributes :

SoFi Core Values

As a Value Carrier for SoFi, you will be expected to encompass and encourage others to be a champion of our core values and the SoFi Way . This includes leading with positivity, setting the cultural tone, and ensuring inclusive interactions. You will influence and develop the engagement and culture of your team and department.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.

To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our  Benefits at SoFi   page!

Pay range : $150,400.00 - $258,500.00

Payment frequency : Annual

This role is also eligible for a bonus, long term incentives and competitive benefits. More information about our employee benefits can be found in the link above.