Payroll Initiatives Lead is open at OpenAI in San Francisco (hybrid). The posting gives a salary of $221K - $245K. Posted on Oct 5, 2026, and still on OpenAI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
At OpenAI, payroll is not a back-office function — it is mission-critical infrastructure. We are seeking a Payroll Initiatives Lead with broad, end-to-end payroll experience to scale the payroll ecosystem in support of one of the world’s fastest-growing and most technically sophisticated organizations. This role will apply that expertise to high-value processes, strategic initiatives, and complex business needs…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on OpenAI’s careers page.
Hiring at OpenAI
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