Global Payroll and Benefits Manager

About Robin

Robin is on a mission to rebuild the legal industry — starting with making contracts simple for everyone. We are a pioneer in Legal AI, built on proprietary models, licensed data, and deep partnerships with Anthropic and AWS. Since 2019, we’ve expanded our footprint to 4 continents and have been supporting many of the world’s most successful businesses, including GE, Pfizer, KPMG, and UBS.

What will you do as a Global Payroll and Benefits Manager?

As a Global Payroll and Benefits Manager at Robin AI, you will be instrumental in leading our global payroll operations and benefits administration across multiple jurisdictions. You'll oversee end-to-end payroll processes, design and implement benefits programs, and ensure compliance with local regulations in all our operating countries. This role offers an excellent opportunity to shape the compensation and benefits strategy in a fast-growing tech environment while working closely with the People team to optimise our global rewards approach.

Your Day-To-Day Responsibilities:

• Manage global payroll processing across South Africa, UK, and US jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Design, implement and administer employee benefits programs across multiple countries
• Partner with internal teams and external providers to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Lead the review and optimisation of our benefits packages to ensure competitiveness and employee satisfaction
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors and benefits providers
• Maintain and optimise data management across our HRIS systems (HiBob)
• Ensure compliance with local employment, tax, and benefits regulations in all operating countries
• Provide expert guidance to leadership on compensation and benefits matters
• Support finance team with payroll reconciliation and reporting requirements
• Lead payroll-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ideally, you should have the following qualifications:
• 3+ years experience managing multi-country payroll, with specific expertise in South African, UK, and US payroll systems and regulations
• Proven experience administering benefits programs across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience with Singapore or Australian payroll and benefits is a plus
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems, particularly Rippling; experience with Plento is a bonus
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements in multiple countries
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Outstanding project management and organizational abilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll and benefits matters to diverse audiences
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment

What’s in it for you

• Annual leave: 20 days PTO, in addition to the public holidays observed in the South Africa.
• Growth opportunities: We prioritise promotions for high performers and help you to progress your career.
• Salary: Competitive
• Hybrid schedule: We offer a flexible working schedule. #LI-HYBRID
• Equity package: Generous equity scheme - everyone gets to be an owner of Robin AI!

What’S It Like Working At Robin?

Our culture and values attract people who are creative, resourceful, and share our passion for excellence. At Robin, you're encouraged to push yourself and empowered to take risks. We support each other to think big, try new ideas, and navigate uncertainty. Whether you're at our headquarters or one of our worldwide offices, you'll find a world of opportunities to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact. See what life is like at Robin.

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion At Robin

We are committed to building one of the most diverse technology companies in the world. As of 2024, more than 30% of our employees come from ethnic minority backgrounds, and 51% of roles are held by women. We know that transforming the legal industry requires diverse perspectives, so we're creating an environment where innovation thrives through inclusion.

Robin operates a direct hiring model and any speculative CVs shared via agencies will be treated as a gift.