Director, Global Payroll & HR Systems

At Moove AV, we are building the backbone of the autonomous revolution. We partner with industry leaders like Waymo to redefine fleet management and drive the commercialization of autonomous vehicles. Our mission is to make the world safer and more connected by enabling seamless autonomous transportation. We are the critical final line of defense—ensuring that every vehicle in our fleet is pristine, fully charged, and operationally flawless.

At Moove AV, we aren't just moving vehicles; we're keeping the future of mobility safe, efficient, and ready for every rider.

At Moove AV, we are building the backbone of the autonomous revolution. We partner with industry leaders like Waymo to redefine fleet management and drive the commercialization of autonomous vehicles. Our mission is to make the world safer and more connected by enabling seamless autonomous transportation. We are the critical final line of defense—ensuring that every vehicle in our fleet is pristine, fully charged, and operationally flawless.

At Moove AV, we aren't just moving vehicles; we're keeping the future of mobility safe, efficient, and ready for every rider.

The Director, Global Payroll & HR Systems is a dual‑impact, hands‑on leadership role that operates at both the strategic and tactical levels. Make no mistake: this is a true BUILDER role. You will architect and optimize our HR technology stack while actively managing day‑to‑day payroll execution, system health, and global employee onboarding. We are looking for an automation‑obsessed systems expert who thrives on making HR operations run like a machine.

You will lead the implementation of HRIS platforms (Rippling experience is highly desired), manage automated workflows, and ensure 100% data integrity across all people metrics. If you love replacing manual work with seamless, out‑of‑the‑box tech solutions, leveraging generative AI to accelerate administrative workflows, and scaling global operations, this role is for you. This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Lead the end‑to‑end evaluation, selection, and implementation of new HRIS platforms and related HR technologies.
• Design, build, and manage system integrations and automated workflows utilizing native HRIS capabilities (e.g., Rippling’s workflow builder) to connect our core IT/communication tools (Slack, Google Workspace), ATS, and finance software for seamless data flow.
• Act as the internal pioneer for HR AI integration, utilizing generative AI models (e.g., Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT) to draft SOPs, rapidly format and clean large data sets, and eliminate repetitive administrative tasks.
• Design, author, and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process maps for all global HR, payroll, and systems workflows to ensure absolute clarity and scalability.
• Serve as the ultimate owner of HR system health, troubleshooting technical issues, managing vendor relationships, and releasing system updates.
• Relentlessly audit existing workflows to eliminate manual trackers (e.g., spreadsheets) and manual data entry at every touchpoint.

• Manage and execute the end‑to‑end onboarding process for every new hire, ensuring a flawless, automated, and welcoming experience across all markets (US, EMEA, APAC).
• Ensure all onboarding documents and compliance forms are electronically signed and processed prior to start dates, guaranteeing every employee is fully provisioned and ready for Day One.
• Manage the system architecture and lifecycle workflows for a blended global workforce, ensuring accurate configuration and administration of direct hires,…