Senior Manager, Global Payroll

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of the comprehensive global payroll operating model, encompassing payroll calendars, procedures, data inputs, approvals, processing, funding, reconciliations, reporting, and issue resolution.

• Oversee payroll operations in the US and internationally across various countries, entities, pay frequencies, and local regulations.

• Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers, EOR partners, and local payroll specialists.

• Establish and enforce payroll controls, review procedures, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

• Collaborate with People Operations and Total Rewards on employee lifecycle events and ensure payroll accuracy.

• Work alongside Accounting on reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, balance sheet accounts, cash funding, and month-end closing processes.

• Partner with Stock Administration for equity transactions and reporting of taxable compensation.

• Collaborate with Legal and external advisors regarding payroll tax, statutory requirements, registrations, wage and hour issues, audits, and year-end reporting.

• Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll challenges and investigate root causes.

• Lead payroll audits and year-end activities, including W-2s, tax filings, statutory reporting, and reconciliations.

• Assess and enhance payroll systems, HRIS integrations, workflows, and reporting mechanisms.

• Collaborate on system improvements, integrations, provider transitions, and entity launches.

• Define and track payroll operating metrics and evaluate provider performance.

• Analyze payroll data and trends while preparing payroll forecasts and workforce-cost projections.

• Enhance the employee payroll experience by addressing inquiries and communicating payroll timelines and changes.

• Identify responsible applications of automation and AI-driven tools.

• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members and external partners.

• Serve as a reliable partner to Finance and People leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of progressive payroll experience, including substantial leadership in global payroll operations within a multi-entity organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• CPP designation preferred.

• Experience managing US and international payroll across diverse countries, pay frequencies, payroll providers, EOR partners, and local specialists, including service-level oversight and issue resolution.

• In-depth knowledge of US payroll tax, statutory regulations, year-end reporting, wage and hour considerations, benefits deductions, equity, commissions, and payroll accounting.

• Experience in processing or reviewing bonuses, commissions, equity-related compensation, and other off-cycle or non-recurring payroll payments.

• Practical experience with payroll solutions such as ADP, as well as leading payroll system implementations, migrations, integrations, or significant system enhancements.

• Proven track record in designing and enhancing payroll controls, reconciliations, audit processes, documentation, and standard operating procedures.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the capability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and communicate clear recommendations.

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence outcomes across Finance, Accounting, People, Legal, IT, Total Rewards, and business leadership.

• Sound judgment and effective communication when managing sensitive employee information and urgent issues.

• Ability to oscillate between strategic leadership and meticulous execution with a high level of ownership.

• Experience working across regions and time zones in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• 15% Bonus Target

• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• Mental health benefits