Manager, Payroll

The Payroll Manager will have a hands-on role in US, UK, and EMEA payroll operations. You will help manage the day-to-day payroll operations and drive continuous improvement within the function. This position will report to the Associate Director of Payroll.

This is a hybrid role typically requiring on-site presence at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurate and timely processing of end-to-end US, UK, and EMEA payroll, including but not limited to new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, benefits, stock transactions, and other payroll-related changes
• Ensure global compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax and labor law requirements
• Manage payroll tax including but not limited to registrations for new jurisdictions, maintain login details, tax notices, amendments, etc.
• Lead quarter-end and year-end payroll processes including tax reporting, compliance filings and W-2 and equivalent statement delivery
• Serve as the payroll system expert by maintaining updates and integrations
• Responsible for all aspects of payroll accounting, such as journal entries, account reconciliations, and other activities to support financial close and audits
• Continuously improve all areas of payroll processes and procedures to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Drives the establishment and documentation of SOPs, policies, procedures, practices, and internal controls related to payroll processes
• Serve as the go-to expert for payroll-related inquiries, resolving employee issues with urgency, accuracy and care
• Maintain accurate payroll records and transactions in accordance with SOX requirements
• Prepare periodic payroll reports for review by management, auditors, and third parties (e.g. worker’s compensation and 401k audit)
• Participate in various ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed by the business

Preferred Skills, Qualifications, or Technical Proficiencies:

• Having a growth mindset – Being professionally curious, learning new skills, and aiming to continuously improve
• Must possess a high degree of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all tasks
• Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment; manage competing priorities and adhering to strict deadlines
• Self-motivated, adaptable, able to work independently, and takes a proactive approach
• Operate with a high level of integrity and professionalism with the ability to manage confidential employee data.
• Working knowledge of account reconciliation and accounting principles

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Finance, Accounting related field or equivalent
• 5-7 years of experience in payroll or related field
• Experience as payroll administrator, preferably Dayforce or an equivalent system such as ADP, Workday, or UKG
• Experience with global payroll and international expansion
• Experience with stock transactions (e.g. NQSO, ISO, RSU, ESPP) and an understanding of tax implications for each type
• Experience with managing international payroll providers
• NetSuite experience a plus

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $150,700 – $177,300; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

 Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.