Payroll Manager EMEA & APAC

About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. At Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in. Manager, EMEA and APAC Payroll – India (Bengaluru) Location: Bengaluru, India Team: Finance – Global Payroll Reports to: Senior Manager, Global Payroll At Cloudflare , we’re committed to delivering seamless and accurate payroll experience to our global workforce. We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across our EMEA and APAC regions. In this role, you’ll oversee multi-country payrolls, manage vendor relationships, ensure compliance with local regulations, and deliver a seamless payroll experience for our employees. You’ll also play a key part in scaling processes, driving automation, and supporting our global growth. What You’ll Do Lead Payroll Operations : Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple EMEA and APAC countries. Vendor and Compliance Management : Partner with payroll vendors to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Review and approve payroll outputs, reconciliations, and funding. Stay on top of legislative changes and ensure payroll compliance in each country. Strategic Cross-Functional Collaboration : Lead the Payroll transformation work for APAC and EMEA countries. Collaborate with HR, Accounting, Equity, and Benefits teams on cross-functional processes. Support new country launches, acquisitions, and system implementations. Team Process Improvement : Manage employee payroll queries and act as a regional point of escalation. Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate payroll processes What We’re Looking For 8+ years of payroll experience, with strong exposure to both EMEA and APAC regions. Proven experience managing multi-country payrolls and external vendors. Solid understanding of regional payroll regulations and compliance requirements. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across geographies and functions. Experience with global HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP Celergo) is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading payroll operations in a high-growth, multinational company. Familiarity with SOX/internal controls, audits, and compliance frameworks. Track record of implementing payroll process improvements and automation. Ability to manage projects across multiple countries and time zones. Professional payroll certifications (e.g., CIPP, CPP, GPA) or regional payroll accreditation. Comfor ... (truncated, view full listing at source)