Is the Payroll Program Manager role remote?

It's hybrid — Figma expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA, United States.

What's the salary range?

Figma lists $140,000–$202,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Payroll Program Manager role.

Where is the role based?

Figma is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA, United States.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: HRIS, Payroll, Workday.

What seniority level is this role?

Figma targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Payroll Program Manager role at Figma.

Payroll Program Manager at Figma

Joblaze summary

The Payroll Program Manager at Figma is responsible for overseeing the execution of global payroll initiatives, including vendor transitions and new-country launches, while ensuring operational efficiency. This role requires extensive experience in multi-country payroll, particularly in AMER and EMEA, along with strong program management skills and familiarity with systems like Workday. Ideal candidates are seasoned professionals who can navigate complex payroll environments and collaborate effectively across teams. Figma's commitment to growth and innovation in design reflects in its approach to payroll management.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 6, 2026. Last confirmed on Figma's careers page October 6, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
Starts above 36% of 511 comparable senior management roles in United States we track (median $153,000 across 127 companies).
Workday appears in 0.7% of 852 comparable senior management roles in United States; Payroll appears in 0.1% of 852 comparable senior management roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Payroll Program Manager role remote?: It's hybrid — Figma expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What's the salary range?: Figma lists $140,000–$202,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Payroll Program Manager role.
Where is the role based?: Figma is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: HRIS, Payroll, Workday.
What seniority level is this role?: Figma targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Payroll Program Manager role at Figma.

From the original posting

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. 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!

We'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.

You'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.

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you’ll do at Figma:

Lead delivery of payroll initiatives from planning through implementation, including vendor transitions, new-country launches, system integrations, and process changes
Partner with regional Payroll teams to define requirements, manage dependencies, identify risks, and drive projects to completion
Work closely with Benefits, HRIS, Accounting, People, and other partners to translate business changes into effective payroll solutions
Partner with global payroll vendors to drive project delivery, resolve implementation or operational issues, and escalate risks as needed
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and improve payroll processes across regions
Support payroll operations across the full cycle, including review, validation, troubleshooting, and processing coverage when needed
Help establish scalable program management practices, documentation, and visibility across the global payroll portfolio
Use data, technology, automation, and AI where appropriate to improve payroll efficiency, controls, and Figmate experience

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

8+ years of experience in global or multi-country payroll, including hands-on support across AMER and EMEA
Proven experience leading payroll implementations, vendor transitions, system integrations, or other complex payroll programs, including international expansion or new-country launches
Hands-on knowledge of payroll operations from processing through reconciliation and issue resolution
Experience working with global payroll vendors and cross-functional stakeholders; Workday experience required
Excellent 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

While it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:

Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology environment
Hands-on experience with ADP Compliance and other international vendors
Experience supporting APAC payroll operations, vendor consolidation, or global payroll transformation
Familiarity with equity, mobility, benefits, or pension-related payroll
Experience using automation or AI to improve payroll processes

Pay Transparency Disclosure

Annual Base Salary Range:

$140,000—$202,000 USD

At 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.

Standard company text repeated across Figma's postings is omitted here.

Payroll Program Manager

What you’ll do at Figma:

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

While it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:

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