Global Payroll Manager at Careers at… · Manila

About Eucalyptus We’re on a mission to make good health last a lifetime. More than 1 billion people live with obesity worldwide, driving preventable chronic conditions. We’re here to build better long-term care. Euc is the company behind Juniper, one of the world’s largest weight-management programs combining GLP-1 medication with personalised nutrition, movement support, and clinician-led care from prescribers, nurses, health coaches, pharmacists, and dietitians. Our published clinical research shows that our combined clinical and behavioural approach helps patients lose significantly more weight during their treatment with Juniper by four times. Our Growth Story: 130% YoY revenue growth and a 90% reduction in cash burn, with $100M+ raised from investors including BOND, NewView, Blackbird and Airtree. Supported over 350k patients living with obesity across our 5 markets Received selective NICE endorsement to provide services to the NHS. Tailored our offering to thousand of patients in Germany and Japan About The Role We're looking for a Global Payroll Manager to build the payroll engine that powers Eucalyptus's next phase of global growth. As we scale into new markets and verticals, the infrastructure you put in place will directly shape how hundreds of employees experience the company across six countries, and how reliably we can move fast. This is a senior, high-ownership role sitting at the intersection of operations, compliance, and strategy. You’ll lead a team of 4 direct reports working cross-functionally with Finance, People, Legal, and external partners to build scalable processes and deliver a consistent employee experience worldwide. What you'll do Lead Global Payroll Operations: Manage the end-to-end payroll process across Australia, the UK, Germany, Japan, the Philippines, and South Africa, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local tax, labor, and regulatory requirements. Manage & Develop a High-Performing Team: Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4 payroll and compensation specialists in Manila, fostering continuous improvement and accountability. Oversee EOR & Direct Employment Payrolls: Ensure smooth payroll execution across both direct employment and Employer of Record (EOR) models, working closely with third-party providers and internal stakeholders to maintain data integrity and service quality. Compensation Compliance & Reporting: Stay current on global and local employment laws, statutory reporting requirements, and tax regulations. Ensure compliance and manage audits and risk mitigation across jurisdictions. Process Optimization & Automation: Identify and implement process improvements to increase payroll accuracy, efficiency, and scalability, leveraging technology and automation where possible. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with People, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure alignment, data integrity, and seamless employee lifecycle processes. Compensation Insights & Benchmarking: Support global compensation benchmarking, salary review processes, and total rewards strategy with relevant payroll and compensation data. What You’ll Bring 6+ years of progressive experience in global payroll and compensation management, with exposure to multiple countries and employment models. Demonstrated experience managing payroll operations across multiple geographies, including Australia, UK, Germany, Japan, Philippines, and South Africa. Strong leadership skills with experience managing remote teams. Deep understanding of international payroll compliance, employment tax, and statutory benefits. Experience working with EOR providers and understanding of employment models across multiple jurisdictions. Proficiency with payroll platforms and systems (Deel, Employment Hero), HRIS platforms (e.g. BambooHR), and Excel. High attention to detail, confidentiality, and a process-oriented mindset. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and cultures. Why join Eucalyptus? Euc is also behind a growing family of digital healthcare clinics (Pilot,Kin, Software, Compound) across men’s health and well-being, fertility, skincare, and preventative health. Here’s what makes joining Euc unique: What’s next - Our goal for the next three years is to support 1 million patients globally to live better for longer. We’re launching into new conditions, demographics, and geographies as we build a truly preventive healthcare ecosystem. Build something world-changing - We’re on the path to becoming the world’s largest international digital healthcare company. It will be challenging, fast-paced, and deeply rewarding. Make real impact - You will deliver work that directly shapes patient outcomes and scales evidence-based care across markets. Accelerate your growth - You will have high ownership, continuous feedback, and dedicated development support. Join a motivated team - You will collaborate with talented peers to solve complex clinical and operational problems at scale. What’s ahead in the Philippines? Grow with us globally - Get mentorship from leaders across Australia, the UK, Germany, and Japan while collaborating with top-tier teams in the Philippines and South Africa. Shape your career - Access learning budgets, conferences, certifications, peer shadowing, and a global knowledge-sharing culture. Work where wellbeing matters - Enjoy wellness budgets, social clubs, hybrid work arrangements, and initiatives that help you stay balanced and connected. Innovate with purpose - Use state-of-the-art tools and contribute to bold, impactful solutions in healthcare. Support at every stage - Benefit from comprehensive health coverage (including up to 2 dependents), vacation, sick, and parental leaves, 13th-month pay, statutory benefits, and transport allowance. At Eucalyptus, we value individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we embrace the unique qualities each person brings. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.