HR tech startup Remofirst is expanding its management team with two new senior executives: Elizabeth Finn Payne, CPA, who joins as Senior Vice President of Finance, and Ki Lin Tay, Esq., who takes on the role of General Counsel & Head of People. These strategic hires are set to enhance Remofirst’s Employer of Record (EOR) HR solutions, supporting businesses in hiring employees and contractors in over 180 countries.
- Elizabeth Finn Payne, Senior Vice President of Finance:
- Background:
- Experience: Over 18 years in finance and accounting.
- Previous Roles:
- Akoya Biosciences: VP of Financial Planning & Analysis, Senior Director of Finance, Corporate Controller.
- Globalization Partners: Senior Director of Global Expansion.
- RADIUS: Director of Advisory Services.
- High Street Partners: Senior Manager Advisory Services.
- Edelstein & Company, LLP: Supervisor, Audit and Assurance Practice.
- KPMG-U.S.: Audit Associate.
- Education:
- B.A. in Sociology from College of the Holy Cross.
- MBA and Master of Science in Accountancy and Financial Management from the University of San Diego.
- Role at Remofirst:
- Responsibilities: Oversee financial strategy and operations to support company growth and efficiency.
- Background:
- Ki Lin Tay, General Counsel & Head of People:
- Background:
- Experience: Over a decade in business and employment law, and people and culture.
- Previous Roles:
- Vcheck Global: Chief People Officer & General Counsel.
- Bambee: Head of Legal Affairs & Employer HR Services.
- Education:
- B.A. in Law and Sociolegal Theory from York University (Canada).
- Juris Doctorate from the University of Windsor (Canada).
- Bar Memberships:
- State Bar of California.
- Provincial Bar of Ontario, Canada.
- Role at Remofirst:
- Responsibilities: Lead legal affairs, manage HR strategies, and support global expansion efforts.
- Background:
- Nurasyl Serik, CEO and Co-founder of Remofirst:
- “We are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth and Ki Lin to the Remofirst leadership team, bringing expertise and perspectives that will help drive us to continued growth and excellence. As leaders, they bring a wealth of experience that aligns perfectly with our mission to redefine the future of global employment. We are confident that their contributions will bring us to new heights and help us better serve our clients around the world.”
- Remote Work:
- Locations: Payne is based in Boston, and Tay is located in Los Angeles. Remofirst employs a remote workforce across the U.S. and in 20 other countries worldwide.
- Future Plans:
- Growth and Innovation: With these new leaders, Remofirst aims to strengthen its global HR solutions and enhance its service offerings.
The addition of Elizabeth Finn Payne and Ki Lin Tay to Remofirst’s management team marks a significant step in the company’s growth and global expansion. Their combined expertise in finance, legal affairs, and people management is set to drive Remofirst’s mission to redefine global employment solutions and support businesses worldwide.