Head of Payroll Operations

The Head of Payroll Operations will lead the development and scaling of a modern payroll function supporting businesses in the agricultural sector. This role combines operational leadership, compliance expertise, customer partnership, and process innovation to deliver accurate and reliable payroll services.

About the role

You will own payroll operations strategy, build high-performing teams, and establish scalable systems that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Working in a fast-paced technology environment, you will collaborate closely with product, sales, and implementation teams to enhance payroll solutions.

Requirements

• An experienced payroll operations leader with a strong background in compliance, team leadership, and building scalable processes.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll operations, with demonstrated expertise in building and improving payroll processes.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing operational teams.
• A strong understanding of payroll regulations, compliance requirements, policies, and industry best practices.
• Experience managing payroll providers, vendors, and operational partnerships.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex payroll challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Experience improving operational efficiency while maintaining strong customer satisfaction.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-style environment with changing priorities.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package based on experience, skills, location, and market factors.
Opportunity to play a key leadership role in transforming payroll operations within a rapidly growing technology environment.
Flexible and innovative workplace culture focused on ownership, impact, and continuous improvement.
The chance to work on solutions that modernize workforce management for businesses and improve access to financial tools for workers.
Collaborative environment with opportunities to partner across product, sales, and operations teams.
Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
Opportunities for professional growth while building and scaling a critical business function.