Head of Global Payroll, Canva
$200-305k
+ Equity
Publishing and design platform
Job no longer available
Publishing and design platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$200-305k
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower the world to design.
Role
Who you are
- Demonstrated success in leading the payroll function through rapid growth and global expansion, with a proven ability to develop and execute effective strategies
- Strong leadership and team management skills with a proven track record of building high-performing teams
- Expertise in managing payroll operations in multiple countries, including a solid understanding of international payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements in different regions
- Comprehensive knowledge of payroll software and systems, as well as the ability to evaluate, implement, or upgrade payroll technology as needed
- Extensive experience in establishing and standardizing policies, processes, procedures and controls
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, showcasing demonstrated commercial judgment and creative problem-solving abilities
- Familiarity with international payroll regulations and compliance requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other relevant industry standards
- Previous involvement in expanding payroll operations into new countries or regions, understanding the challenges and strategies for successful implementation
- Knowledge of data privacy regulations and the ability to maintain strict data protection protocols to safeguard sensitive employee information
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and senior management
What the job involves
- As the Head of Global Payroll, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's payroll function, including payroll operations, accounting, compliance, and international expansion
- Your expertise and leadership will play a pivotal role in evolving Canva's capabilities in this space, while ensuring that the payroll function's roadmap is aligned with the company's overall strategic objectives and supports its growth plans
- Develop and execute the payroll function's vision, strategy, and mission, aligned with the company's strategic objectives
- Lead and mentor a team of payroll professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture while championing a continuous improvement mindset
- Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Identify and mitigate potential payroll-related risks and implement controls to prevent errors, fraud, or compliance violations
- Build and nurture strong relationships with payroll service providers
- Evaluate, select, implement, and maintain payroll software and systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency
- Establish and standardize global payroll policies, processes, and procedures while accommodating regional variations and legal requirements
- Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll regulations, including considering Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other legal requirements applicable to the payroll function in each country of operation
- Ensure the confidentiality and security of payroll data, adhering to data privacy regulations and safeguarding sensitive employee information
- Collaborate with the Finance, People and Legal teams to support the company's global expansion efforts by providing payroll expertise and coordinating payroll setup in new regions
- Provide regular payroll-related reports, metrics, and insights to senior management, supporting decision-making and strategic planning
Our take
Launched in 2013, Canva is a free online visual communications and design platform. It features a vast range of templates including presentations, websites, and social media graphics, plus a huge library of fonts, stock photography, illustrations, video footage, and audio clips.
With the aim to empower 100% of the world to communicate in ways that were once limited to the 1%, Canva was founded on the belief that people shouldn’t need to understand complex software to unlock their creativity. Simplicity is central to Canva’s offering, its straightforward drag-and-drop user interface avoiding complex tools that require training. This approach has been hugely popular and has been key in setting the company apart in the market, with over 90% of the Fortune 500 now using the site.
More recently, Canva has broadened its offerings through a number of acquisitions and now offers a full visual communications platform, featuring stock content, innovative editing features, and data visualization. Zeetings, Pexels & Pixabay, Kaleido, Smartmockups and Flourish have all joined Canva, and the business is well set to continue leading and innovating in the space.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
56% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 12 rounds)
May 2024
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Sep 2021
$200m
LATE VC
Total funding: $968.6m
Company benefits
- Equity packages — we want our success to be yours too
- Inclusive parental leave policies supporting all parents & carers
- An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance supporting wellbeing, social connection, and office setup
- Flexible leave options empowering you to recharge and thrive
Company HQ
Surry Hills, NSW
Leadership
Cameron Adams
(Co-Founder & CPO)Cameron studied at the University of Melbourne before working as a Developer and Designer for Eclipse and Google for a combined 5 years. They then founded Fluent.io in 2011, and Canva in July 2012.
Melanie Perkins
(Co-Founder & CEO)Having studied at the University of Western Australia, Melanie first founded Fusion Books in 2007 and and co-founded Canva in 2012. Melanie is now CEO of Canva.
Cliff Obrecht
(Co-Founder & COO)Having studied at the University of Western Australia, Cliff spent 5 years as Managing Director of Fusion Books. They left this role in 2013, having co-founded Canva with Melanie and Cameron the previous year.
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