Director of Payroll

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.

Be part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a strategic and seasoned Payroll Director to lead our global payroll operations. This role is responsible for developing payroll policies, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, managing payroll budgets, and guiding a high-performing team. The Payroll Director will serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on compensation strategy, regulatory risk, and enterprise-wide initiatives.

What You'll Be Working On:

• Lead and oversee all payroll functions across domestic and international entities

• Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international payroll laws and tax regulations

• Manage payroll budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization strategies

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal teams on compensation and benefits integration

• Oversee audits, reporting, and regulatory filings

• Guide payroll system upgrades and digital transformation initiatives

• Respond to executive-level inquiries and provide strategic insights

• Mentor and develop payroll manager and staff across locations

• Lead medium to large-scale projects, including payroll system implementations, mergers/acquisitions, and global process standardization

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership of multi-site teams

• Deep expertise in payroll compliance, taxation, and global payroll operations

• Experience with enterprise payroll systems (e.g., Rippling, Oracle, SAP, Workday, UKG)

• CPP or equivalent certification strongly preferred

• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skills

Benefits:

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• Teladoc

• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement

• Subscription to the Calm app

• MetLife Legal

• Company paid commuter benefit; $200/month

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $160,00 -$200,00 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.