Global Payments is a commerce technology provider that supports card issuing, merchant acquiring, and omnichannel payment solutions. The company employs roughly 6,640 people and recorded 326 new hires against 386 departures, indicating steady but active workforce movement. A broad functional mix and a presence in more than a dozen countries help the organization maintain coverage across product development, operations, and customer support.
Engineering makes up the largest share of headcount at about 1,765 employees, underscoring the technical focus required for payment-processing infrastructure. Sales and Support follows with 1,178 team members, reflecting the customer-facing demands of the business. Finance and Administration (984) and Business Management (748) also represent significant portions of staff, indicating the compliance and operational oversight typical in the financial services sector. Additional functions—Information Technology, Marketing and Product, Operations, Human Resources, and Program & Project Management—collectively demonstrate a balanced organizational structure designed to develop, market, and support payment solutions at scale.
Employee distribution is global, with notable concentrations in the United States and Asia-Pacific. Approximately 442 employees work in Atlanta and 295 in Columbus, key locations tied to the company’s historical roots in Georgia; Alpharetta adds another 96. Pune (303) and Noida (129) strengthen technical delivery from India, while Manila (246) supports regional operations and customer service in the Philippines. Toronto, Leicester, and Prague each host smaller offices, and more than 4,800 employees are spread across other sites, highlighting a dispersed workforce that supports customers and partners worldwide.