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.
