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We’re seeking a Sr. Manager, International Payroll to help lead Pinterest’s international payroll operations and support the continued scale of our global footprint. Reporting directly to the Director, Global Payroll, you’ll oversee payroll execution, compliance and operational excellence across a broad set of countries and partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Tax, People and external providers. This role is focused on delivering accurate, compliant and scalable payroll operations across Canada, Brazil, Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, Mexico, Dubai and Italy.

What you’ll do:

Lead end-to-end international payroll operations across Canada, Brazil, Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, Mexico, Dubai and Italy, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple entities, pay groups and jurisdictions
Partner with the Director, Global Payroll to execute the international payroll strategy and scale processes that support Pinterest’s growth across EMEA, APAC, North America and Latin America
Oversee international payroll compliance, including statutory requirements, tax withholding, social contributions, year-end reporting, local filings and audit readiness across supported countries
Drive payroll process improvements through standardization, workflow optimization, automation and strong partnership with internal systems teams and external payroll vendors
Build and strengthen payroll controls, governance and documentation to reduce risk, improve consistency and support accurate financial reporting
Partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Tax, People, Total Rewards, Equity and HR operations teams to ensure payroll outcomes align with company policies and country-specific requirements
Support complex international payroll matters, including cross-border employee movements, global mobility, shadow payroll coordination and equity-related payroll impacts
Use AI to accelerate analysis, reporting and process documentation, while applying judgment and verification to ensure accuracy, compliance and quality

What we’re looking for:

Minimum of 8 years of experience in payroll, including significant experience leading international payroll operations across multiple countries
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a payroll leadership role, including leading teams and driving results in a complex, fast-paced global environment
Experience in payroll operations across a broad international footprint, ideally spanning EMEA, APAC, and Latin America
Experience in international payroll compliance, including statutory filings, tax withholding, social insurance requirements, year-end processes and audit support across multiple jurisdictions
Experience in building and improving payroll processes, controls and operating procedures that increase accuracy, efficiency and scalability
Experience partnering with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Tax, People, Equity and external payroll providers to deliver compliant payroll outcomes
Demonstrated experience using AI to improve speed and quality in day-to-day work such as analysis, documentation and reporting, with a clear approach to validating accuracy and quality
Strong track record of critical evaluation and verification of AI-assisted work, including testing, source-checking, data validation and peer review where appropriate
High integrity and ownership in handling sensitive employee and payroll data, with accountability for final decisions and deliverables
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, a related field or equivalent experience

Relocation Statement:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per week and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from the Dublin office.

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

Location based applicants

€108.201—€189.352 EUR

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.

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Sr. Manager, Payroll

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