About Highspot Highspot is pioneering the category that is fundamentally changing the way companies increase sales productivity. On a mission to transform the way millions of people work with sales enablement, Highspot is committed to building breakthrough software with a spark of magic. We believe a great place to work is about more than the work – it’s about what the company stands for, and how it authentically represents its values in the real world. To this end, we have put intentional focus on creating equitable workspaces for each of our employees. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels a deep sense of belonging and is empowered to be an agent of change, with the ability to transform themselves, their workplace, and their world. About the Role Highspot is hiring a Global Payroll Director to oversee the payroll department functions both domestic and international. The role will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive payroll strategy across multiple countries, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while adhering to local and international compliance regulations. This role will also oversee the global payroll team, and drive process improvements to optimize payroll operations on a global scale. This person will own the relationship with our external payroll service providers, partner with HR/Legal/Finance on joint initiatives, ensure we have the appropriate controls in place, and build a global payroll team with processes that can support Highspot as it rapidly expands and scales. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-funded company in hyper-growth mode. The role reports to the Senior Director of Accounting with high visibility to executive leaders such as the Vice President of Accounting and Finance Operations, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, and the Chief People Officer. What You'll Do • Manage end-to-end global payroll processes for employees located in various countries, including processing payroll for employees accurately and on time • Ensure compliance with diverse international payroll regulations, including tax laws, labor regulations, and statutory requirements in each country of operation • Lead and mentor an international team located in different regions, providing payroll strategy, roadmap, and coaching to ensure consistent deliverables and processes which scale • Manage relationships with payroll service providers, tax authorities, and other relevant partners in different countries, ensuring compliance with local requirements and alignment with company policy • Implement payroll best practices, train and and support a team of global payroll specialists • Manage our payroll service providers to ensure compliance, best in class service and efficiency • Coordinate external audits of global payroll processes, responding to inquiries from regulatory agencies and ensuring adherence to international standards, controllership and best practices • Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and other departments to address cross-border payroll issues, facilitate international transfers and ensure alignment • Generate key payroll metrics, cost analysis and drive necessary changes across departments • Continuous learning and develop through keeping up with changes in international payroll laws, regulations, taxes and best practices, and proactively update policies and SOPs to maintain compliance and mitigate risks Your Background • Deep understanding of global payroll practices, including US and international tax regulations and employment laws in multiple countries • Expertise in payroll systems and tools available, as well as experience in implementing them • Experience with Canada, Europe and India salary, benefits and incentive payroll • Ability to investigate, understand, and present on payroll compliance requirements • A minimum of 10+ years experience in payroll management, with 5+ years leading global payroll functions • Certified Payroll Professional or equivalent • ADP, CloudPay, Carta and WorkDay experiences highly preferred • Ability to excel in a flexible, fast paced work environment and possess the ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines • Excellent communication and project management skills • History and desire to drive efficiencies and process improvements • Experience leading and developing a team of payroll professionals • Experience in building an offshore team is preferred • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field This position is available either in-office or remote, as applicable, at the following locations: • Arizona - Remote • Arkansas - Remote • California - Remote • Connecticut - Remote • Florida - Remote • Georgia - Remote • Idaho - Remote • Illinois - Remote • Maryland - Remote • Massachusetts - Remote • Michigan - Remote • Minnesota - Remote • Missouri - Remote • Montana - Remote • Nevada - Remote • New Hampshire - Remote • New Jersey - Remote • New York - Rem