[Hiring] International Payroll Lead @Reddit

Role Description

Reddit is seeking an experienced, highly analytical International Payroll Lead to own and scale our global payroll operations across LATAM, EMEA, and APAC regions. As a key individual contributor with deep cross-functional influence, you will combine data-driven execution, meticulous attention to detail, and international tax compliance to support a rapidly growing workforce. Reporting to the Sr. Global Payroll Manager, this role will help to drive major strategic initiatives—including Workday enhancements and global payroll vendor implementations—to build scalable, best-in-class operational processes. The role partners closely with Payroll Vendors and internal teams across People, Finance, Tax, Legal, Treasury, Equity, and Internal Audit to deliver accurate, timely, compliant, and employee-centered payroll outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

• Global Payroll Execution & Oversight:
  • Manage, audit, and execute multi-country payroll delivery across 15+ international countries.
  • Ensure high accuracy and strict adherence to regional pay schedules.
  • Lead the payroll calendar and operating cadence across countries.
  • Partner with local in-country payroll providers.
• Compliance & Equity Management:
  • Oversee global equity compensation payroll processing (RSUs, Stock Options).
  • Ensure full regulatory compliance across international tax jurisdictions.
• Systems & Scaling Initiatives:
  • Act as functional lead for payroll technology projects.
  • Leverage Workday to automate workflows and optimize system configurations.
• Cross-Functional & Vendor Management:
  • Partner with Benefits, People Operations, Legal, and Finance.
  • Manage external vendor relationships and third-party tax fulfillment partners.
• Process Controls:
  • Establish, document, and enforce global payroll policies.
  • Streamline audit readiness (401k, Workers’ Comp, Financial Audits).
• Strategic Growth Projects:
  • Support special business initiatives, including M&A integrations and new country market entries.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive payroll operations experience in a high-growth, publicly traded tech company.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in payroll, accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency with Workday Payroll (reporting, configuration, integrations).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (vlookups, index/match, pivot tables).
• Thorough understanding of global equity taxation, statutory compliance, international labor laws, and multi-currency payroll distribution.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and exceptional communication skills.

Requirements

• Responding to internal, external, statutory, and financial audit requests.
• Applying automation or AI tools to payroll operations.
• Providing high-quality customer service to employees and business partners.
• Working in a publicly traded, technology, or high-growth company.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs.
• 401k with Employer Match.
• Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle.
• Family Planning Support.
• Gender-Affirming Care.
• Mental Health & Coaching Benefits.
• Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• Generous Paid Parental Leave.