Is the Manager, Global Payroll role remote?

Yes — Affirm lists this as a fully remote position.

What's the salary range?

Affirm lists £88,000–£136,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

10–15 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Global Payroll role.

What seniority level is this role?

Affirm targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Manager, Global Payroll role at Affirm.

Manager, Global Payroll at Affirm

Joblaze summary

The Manager of Global Payroll at Affirm is responsible for overseeing payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local regulations while collaborating with various internal teams. This role requires extensive experience in international payroll, particularly within EMEA, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ideal candidates will have a background in payroll management and be comfortable navigating complex systems and processes. Affirm's remote-first culture emphasizes flexibility and collaboration, making it suitable for self-motivated professionals.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 18, 2026. Last confirmed on Affirm's careers page October 18, 2026.
Starts above 40% of 10 comparable senior management roles in United Kingdom we track (median $133,191 across 6 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Manager, Global Payroll role remote?: Yes — Affirm lists this as a fully remote position.
What's the salary range?: Affirm lists £88,000–£136,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: 10–15 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Global Payroll role.
What seniority level is this role?: Affirm targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Manager, Global Payroll role at Affirm.

From the original posting

At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

About the Finance team
The Finance team ensures Affirm remains financially sound and strategically positioned for growth. Our team manages financial planning, accounting, pricing, vendor management, tax, investor relations, and corporate development. We deliver timely insights, accurate reporting, and careful analysis to support decision-making. From day-to-day financial operations to major investments, we enable sustainable, informed growth by maintaining strong fiscal discipline.

About the role

Our Global Payroll Team is a critical function within Affirm, dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services for Affirmers across multiple countries and regions. We partner closely with People Operations, People Tech, Global Mobility, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and external payroll providers to ensure a seamless employee experience while maintaining adherence to local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.

As a global team, we embrace collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. We leverage technology, standardized processes, and strong governance practices to manage the complexities of international payroll while supporting a diverse and growing workforce. Our commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service enables us to provide reliable payroll solutions that support both employees and business objectives.

Joining our Global Payroll Team means becoming part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly contribute to employee satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and the success of our global operations. We value innovation, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset, empowering team members to drive process improvements and make a meaningful impact on a worldwide scale.

What you'll do

In this role you will be reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Payroll.
Collaborate with the People Platform, Benefits, Legal, and Finance business units on all payroll matters with cross-functional impact such as accurate benefit information, new joiner processes, cash, bonus, process leavers, and other ad hoc projects impacting payroll.
Process U.K. and Spain payroll. This role will grow with additional EU countries under our high growth model.
Assist with processing RSUs and ESPP earnings and taxation.
Process garnishments and levies.
Assist with audit and compliance procedures related to payroll.
Support the month-end closing for all payroll related accounts.
Assist with annual financial statement audit and be the primary contact for all payroll related audit testing for respective countries.
Conduct year-end reporting for respective countries.
Answer employee questions regarding pay, benefits, etc.

What we look for

Minimum 10-15 years of international payroll experience with a focus on EMEA countries.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and education beyond high school.
Strong math, analytical, research, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Strong system and data flow knowledge. Ability to learn and adapt to new process flows and software technologies.
Self-motivated, flexible, deadline-oriented and able to complete tasks with limited supervision.
Ability to think creatively and critically and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous work environment.
Excellent communication skills to include written and verbal communication with employees and across the organization including varying levels of leadership.
Experience with systems migration and integration of different systems is a plus.
Knowledge of NetSuite or Workday is a plus.

Base Pay Grade - K

Equity Grade - 5

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).

GBR base pay range per year: £88,000 - £136,000

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Remote-first with flexibility built in
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

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