Global Payroll Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee the global payroll function, encompassing documentation, processes, calendars, checklists, SOPs, and controls.

• Recruit and nurture a payroll team as the organization expands.

• Direct the payroll aspects of the company's expansion into new regions.

• Manage the complete global payroll for US and UK entities.

• Supervise in-country payroll operations in Mexico and payroll through EOR partners.

• Administer daily payroll operations and act as the point of escalation for intricate payroll issues and employee payment inquiries.

• Oversee in-country payroll providers and EOR partners across various countries.

• Ensure the accuracy of payroll inputs and outputs while assessing long-term payroll models for different countries.

• Analyze payroll tools and providers based on criteria such as accuracy, cost, and risk.

• Manage Rippling's payroll configuration and the data flow from payroll to the general ledger.

• Leverage AI and workflow automation to minimize manual tasks.

• Administer deductions, retirement contributions, and 401(k) remittances.

• Reconcile plan contributions with the respective plan administrator.

• Ensure compliance with payroll taxes, wages, and regulatory requirements in the US and UK.

• Handle registrations, filings, year-end reporting, and communications with tax authorities.

• Assist with financial statement audits, statutory audits, and 401(k) plan audits.

• Manage sales commissions and other variable compensation in collaboration with Revenue Operations.

• Support payroll processes related to equity in coordination with Legal and Carta.

• Collaborate with Accounting on journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.

• Work with People Ops on hiring, terminations, leaves, and adjustments to compensation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in payroll, finance, or accounting with significant global payroll responsibilities.

• Direct hands-on experience with US and UK payroll.

• Experience with payroll in Mexico, Australia, or Germany is highly advantageous.

• Familiarity with working alongside an EOR or PEO.

• Hands-on experience utilizing Rippling, particularly concerning payroll-to-GL integrations.

• Knowledge of commission and variable pay structures.

• Understanding of equity compensation payroll mechanics, including withholding and reporting for option exercises and RSU vesting.

• Proficiency in journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and independently closing out work.

• Strong skills in Excel, data analysis, and report generation.

• Practical experience with AI tools to decrease manual workload.

• Capacity to establish structure and controls while being hands-on and leading others.

• Ability to clearly articulate payroll concepts to non-experts across different time zones.

• Good judgment regarding confidentiality and escalation procedures.

• CPP, CIPP, or equivalent certification is preferred.

• Must indicate whether sponsorship is required to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Unlimited paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Fertility programs.

• Mental health support programs.

• Reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

• Remote work arrangement for this position.