Senior Manager, Global Payroll Tax & Compliance

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Our flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but we've made our way from down under, to a hub San Francisco, which is now home to our US operations.

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve. We are seeking a Global Payroll Compliance Lead to join our team, who will be responsible for ensuring compliance with payroll laws, regulations, and policies across all countries of operation. This role will collaborate closely with business partners and payroll service providers to establish standardized and streamlined payroll setups to facilitate faster market entry and support the company's global expansion initiatives.
At the moment, this role is focused on:

• Lead and mentor a team of payroll professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture while championing a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ensuring compliance with local, regional, and international payroll laws, tax regulations, and employment standards in all countries of operation.
• Establishing and maintaining payroll compliance policies and procedures that align with both legal requirements and internal guidelines.
• Staying up-to-date with changes in payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor laws across all relevant jurisdictions and updating internal business partners accordingly.
• Conducting regular audits and risk assessments of payroll processes to identify potential compliance issues or areas for improvement.
• Overseeing the accurate and timely submission of payroll-related reports to government agencies and other relevant authorities.
• Ensuring that employee payroll data is handled and protected in compliance with data privacy laws, such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
• Collaborating effectively with various departments, including People, Legal, and Tax, to address and resolve payroll compliance matters.
• Overseeing third-party payroll service providers, ensuring they meet compliance standards.
• Conducting training sessions for payroll teams and other relevant departments to ensure understanding and adherence to compliance policies.
• Addressing any compliance-related issues or discrepancies that may arise and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Working with leadership to develop and implement a global payroll strategy that aligns with business objectives and ensures compliance across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Global Payroll Management Institute (GPMI) certifications is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a proven track record of building high-performing teams.
• Extensive experience in payroll management, compliance, and international payroll operations.
• In-depth understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and employment standards in multiple countries and regions, including global payroll best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify compliance risks, conduct audits, and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and senior management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt quickly to evolving payroll compliance requirements.
• Experience in working with third-party payroll vendors and managing vendor relationships.
• Familiarity with payroll systems, software, and technology used to manage global payroll operations.

We are seeking a Global Payroll Compliance Lead to join our team, who will be responsible for ensuring compliance with payroll laws, regulations, and policies across all countries of operation. This role will collaborate closely with business partners and payroll service providers to establish standardized and streamlined payroll setups to facilitate faster market entry and support the company's global expansion initiatives.

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.
Here's a taste of what's on offer:

• Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
• Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
At Canva we value fairness, and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation whilst ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. We make hiring decisions based on your skills, experience and our overall assessment of what we observed and learnt in the hiring process. The target salary range for this position is $169,000 to $259,000. When calculating offers, we make salary decisions based on market data and candidates' skills and experience.

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what's listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.