About Fluidstack
At Fluidstack, we're building the infrastructure for abundant intelligence. We partner with top AI labs, governments, and enterprises - including Mistral, Poolside, Black Forest Labs, Meta, and more - to unlock compute at the speed of light.
We're working with urgency to make AGI a reality. As such, our team is highly motivated and committed to delivering world-class infrastructure. We treat our customers' outcomes as our own, taking pride in the systems we build and the trust we earn. If you're motivated by purpose, obsessed with excellence, and ready to work very hard to accelerate the future of intelligence, join us in building whats next.
About the Role
Fluidstack is looking for a Director of Payroll to own and scale our global payroll function end-to-end - spanning both accounting and operations. As our first dedicated payroll leader, youll build the systems, processes, and team infrastructure needed to support a rapidly growing, globally distributed workforce. Youll serve as the authoritative voice on all things payroll: ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across every jurisdiction we operate in, while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, HR, and our Executive team. This is a high-ownership role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and takes pride in running airtight operations.
Basic Qualifications:
8+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role overseeing multi-country payroll operations
Deep expertise in payroll accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes
Demonstrated experience managing payroll across multiple jurisdictions (U.S. required; international experience strongly preferred), including knowledge of local tax, labor, and statutory compliance requirements
Proven track record of building or significantly improving payroll processes and systems in a high-growth or scaling company
Strong proficiency with payroll platforms (e.g., Rippling, ADP, Workday, or equivalent) and HRIS integrations
Experience partnering with Finance and Accounting teams to ensure payroll data integrity and support audits
Preferred Qualifications:
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation or equivalent certification
Experience standing up payroll operations in new countries or regions as a company expands internationally
Familiarity with equity compensation payroll treatment (RSUs, stock options, ESPP)
Experience at a high-growth startup or technology company
Exposure to employer of record (EOR) and contractor payroll models
Salary & Benefits
Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.
The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $300,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.
We are committed to pay equity and transparency.
Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email careers@fluidstack.io with your resume/CV, the role youve applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.