About this role
The OpenAI Finance team builds mission-critical payroll infrastructure to support the organization's growth and deployment of artificial intelligence. Daily responsibilities involve scaling and improving the global payroll ecosystem, managing international payroll operations across EMEA and APAC, and overseeing outsourced BPO partners.
Candidates will handle new-country launches, partner with cross-functional departments like People, Legal, and Tax, and leverage AI tools to automate workflows. The person who succeeds here possesses extensive international payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex multi-country operations under tight deadlines.
What you will do
- Manage the international payroll processing team to deliver accurate and timely compensation across EMEA and APAC regions.
- Oversee daily operations with outsourced payroll and BPO partners by tracking service levels, handling escalations, and ensuring quality standards.
- Drive global expansion by leading payroll registrations, vendor setups, systems integrations, and testing for new-country launches.
- Collaborate with internal groups such as People, Finance, Tax, Legal, Benefits, Equity, and Treasury for compliant accounting and reporting.
- Create and maintain internal controls, documentation, and process maps to maintain audit readiness and compliance.
- Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve employee inquiries within defined service level agreements, and implement preventative controls.
- Incorporate data, automation, and AI tools into daily operations to decrease manual tasks and improve scalability.
What you need
- Bring at least 6 years of progressive experience working in international payroll operations within fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrate hands-on background leading multi-country payroll delivery across EMEA and APAC alongside outsourced vendors.
- Show direct experience supporting new-country payroll implementations, vendor onboarding, and systems integrations.
- Possess practical knowledge of utilizing AI tools to enhance and automate payroll workflows and internal controls.
- Understand international payroll regulations, tax withholding, social insurance, statutory reporting, and standard payroll practices.
- Maintain familiarity with Workday HCM and global payroll systems.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field, or have equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
Where is the role located?
This role is based in our Dublin, Ireland office.
What is the remote work policy?
We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week.
Is relocation assistance provided?
We offer relocation assistance to new employees.