Klarna

Business Operations Manager - Payroll

Klarna$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years managing payroll operations in the US and North America
  • In-depth knowledge of US payroll regulations and compliance
  • Familiarity with payroll controls across jurisdictions
  • Understanding of accounting principles and labor cost reporting
  • Experience with SOX controls and compliance
  • Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems in dynamic environments
  • Excellent communication skills in English

Responsibilities

  • Manage Klarna's global payroll operations focused on North America
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery
  • Drive continuous improvements for payroll efficiency and data quality
  • Collaborate with Finance and People teams on payroll processes
  • Resolve complex payroll issues and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Support employee benefits administration and financial reporting
  • Contribute to labor cost management and operational excellence

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness stipends
  • Life insurance
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Equity rewards
  • Flexibility in work environment
Full Job Description
What you will do

You will manage Klarna's global payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery with a strong focus on the United States and North America. In this position, you will lead and develop payroll operations while driving continuous improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and data quality across multiple jurisdictions. You will collaborate closely with Finance, People, and external providers to oversee end-to-end payroll processes, resolve complex payroll matters, and ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local tax regulations as well as SOX requirements. You will also support employee benefits administration and contribute to accurate financial reporting, labor cost management, and operational excellence across Klarna's global organization.

Who you are
• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll operations with a strong focus on the US and North America
• Deep knowledge of US payroll regulations, including federal, state, and local tax compliance requirements
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, controls, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, labor cost reporting, and payroll-related financial processes
• Experience working with SOX controls, audits, and compliance requirements
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English

Awesome to have
• Experience working in a high-growth fintech, technology, or international organization
• Familiarity with payroll automation tools and process optimization initiatives
• Experience supporting internal and external audits
• Background in finance, accounting, or HR operations
• Experience managing European or global payroll operations

Please include a CV in English

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In accordance with applicable law, the salary range for this position is provided in the job posting. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education. The salary range posted in the job advertisement refers to the base pay. Base pay is part of a total compensation package, which may also include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health and wellness, and benefits such as life insurance, medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.

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About Klarna

Klarna is a Swedish financial technology company that provides payment solutions for online shopping and e-commerce. The company offers a range of payment options such as pay later, pay now, and installment plans. Klarna was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company operates in 17 countries and has over 4000 employees. Klarna has partnerships with over 200,000 merchants and has over 85 million customers worldwide.
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4,000 employees
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Founded
2005

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