Senior Manager, Global Payroll Systems, Equity Operations

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the comprehensive global payroll operating model that encompasses employees, contractors, EORs, PEOs, and local service providers.

• Oversee and nurture a team of 2–3 direct reports while ensuring execution discipline and maintaining high operational standards.

• Direct the operational management of employee equity within Shareworks, including grant processing, data updates, and cross-department reconciliation.

• Identify and implement automated workflows to reduce manual data transfers, recurring exceptions, and data friction.

• Collaborate with HR Technology, IT, and Finance to facilitate payroll platform consolidations and enhance system reliability.

• Enhance compliance protocols, payroll controls, and documentation to safeguard the organization from financial risks and ensure audit preparedness.

• Create clear processing schedules, accountability metrics, and data scorecards to assess functional accuracy and capacity improvements.

• Address complex payroll challenges related to tax, equity, and market specifics to drive prompt cross-functional resolutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Global Payroll Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing multi-country payroll operations, particularly within EOR, PEO, and local provider frameworks.

• Equity Administration Expertise: Direct experience with equity platforms such as Shareworks, including managing grant lifecycles and complex equity tax coordination.

• Systems & Automation Focus: A proven history of designing HRIS integrations, optimizing workflows, and systematically eliminating manual processes from financial operations.

• Controls & Compliance Rigor: Comprehensive knowledge of payroll controls, financial audit readiness, and tax ramifications within a fast-growing technology or fintech environment.

• Player-Coach Capability: Demonstrated ability to manage and enhance a remote operational team while also serving as a hands-on technical expert.

• Commercial & Analytical Mindset: The skill to translate intricate operational patterns into clear, data-driven decisions that enhance overall company scaling efficiency.

🏝️ Benefits

• A well-capitalized and established startup with ambitious goals, offering a competitive salary along with the advantages of pre-IPO equity packages.

• Employees can enroll in a Hopper-sponsored Health Collective, which includes options for basic medical and dental insurance, as well as deductible options.

• Hopper provides private insurance coverage to complement social security payments associated with Accidental Death and Long-Term Disability, including Excess and Gap insurances.

• In place of a formal pension plan, Hopper will offer a cash allowance to contribute towards pension savings.

• Inquire about our exceptionally generous parental leave policy, which exceeds industry standards!

• Unlimited PTO.

• Access to Flexdesk coworking with an All Access Pass and a Work-from-home stipend.

• Carrot Cash travel stipend.

• An entrepreneurial culture that encourages pushing limits and embracing risks as part of daily operations.

• Open lines of communication with management and company leadership.

• Small, agile teams leading to significant impact.