or apply directly on Canonical's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 7 days Canonical's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Canonical's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Canonical
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 304 open
- Hiring momentum
- 310 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Canonical's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Canonical.
About this role
The Global Payroll Manager will oversee payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring accurate and timely processing while maintaining compliance with regulations. This role involves collaborating with various departments, managing payroll audits, and driving process improvements. The manager will also lead a team of payroll professionals and work to enhance the overall employee experience through technology and best practices.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Canonical as an employer.
What you need
- Significant payroll experience supporting multi-country and/or global payroll operations
- Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, taxation, and internal controls
- Experience managing payroll audits and regulatory requirements
- Proficiency with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and spreadsheet-based analysis
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
- Leadership and commitment to skills development and mentorship
Nice to have
- Experience implementing or optimizing payroll platforms and HRIS systems
- Payroll management experience in publicly traded or pre-IPO companies
- Experience supporting rapid expansion, including new country payroll launches
- MBA or other relevant business degree
What you get
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Bi-annual compensation review
- Company recognition rewards
- 40 days annual leave per annum, including public holidays and All Company holiday periods
- Maternity and paternity leave
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves managing a remote, international workforce
- Expectations for high performance and discipline in a distributed work environment
Summarised from Canonical's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Canonical on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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