Payroll Manager

Our Mission: 

To actively connect people to their next great opportunity. 

Who We Are: 

ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced, strategic-minded Payroll Manager to oversee our company's overall payroll. The Payroll Manager's duties include direct management of US and International payrolls, directing, supervising, and coaching the payroll staff, ensuring efficient and accurate payroll processing, and overseeing the payroll accounting.  The perfect candidate will possess strong communication skills, a team-oriented personality, excellent attention to detail, and be able to keep the bigger picture in mind in a fast-paced environment.  This candidate will hold a high standard of data integrity and stakeholder relationships.  ZipRecruiter is looking for a strategic partner with the ability to quickly shift between competing priorities while keeping quality at the forefront.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Payroll Processing: Manage US and international payrolls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with government regulations and tax laws. Lead payroll specialists in process improvement initiatives.
• Payroll Accounting Management: Oversee payroll accounting, ensuring accurate payroll journal entries, timely monthly reconciliations, and precise processing of 401K deferrals and loans.
• Process Improvement: Continuously implement efficiencies, improve processes, and develop new procedures for payroll administration while evaluating and refining current methods.
• Compliance and Regulation Monitoring: Ensure payroll compliance with changing labor laws and government regulations, including managing quarterly tax filings, year-end activities, and equity payrolls.
• System Management and Auditing: Oversee payroll system setup, testing, and implementation; manage internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate documentation submission.
• Strategic Support and Special Projects: Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic objectives while managing special projects and promoting continuous process improvement within the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll/multi-country payroll
• 2+ years of people management experience
• Advanced proficiency in ADP WorkforceNow, Google Workspace, NetSuite, and Excel
• Extensive knowledge and staying current on all payroll-related laws and regulations
• Comprehensive knowledge of various types of equity awards and programs, including RSU and ESPP
• General understanding of accounting rules and regulations

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, or other related field
• Experience with ETRADE and Fidelity PSW
• APA Certifications

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package
• Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan 

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $107,500-$145,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.

Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.