About the RoleSuno is scaling fast, and payroll is becoming mission-critical as our headcount grows. As our first internal Payroll Manager, you'll own payroll processing and compliance end to end for a rapidly growing Series D company - bringing the function in-house, building the processes and controls it needs, and running it cleanly every cycle. Reporting to the Director of Accounting and partnering closely with the People team and our third-party payroll providers, you'll make sure every employee is paid accurately and on time while keeping us compliant across a growing footprint. You'll also bring a measured, meaningful approach to AI and automation to make payroll faster and more accurate. This is a hands-on, build-and-operate role for someone who wants to stand up the payroll function the right way and grow with it.
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What You'll Do- Own end-to-end payroll processing across all pay cycles, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
- Manage compliance across federal, state, and local requirements - tax withholding and filings, wage-and-hour rules, garnishments, and year-end (W-2) processing.
- Partner closely with the People team on onboarding, compensation changes, benefits and equity-related payroll, and off-boarding.
- Manage third-party payroll providers and reconcile payroll to the general ledger, resolving discrepancies quickly.
- Build the policies, controls, and documentation that make payroll scalable, audit-ready, and self-service as the team grows.
- Bring AI and automation to payroll with the right guardrails - making it faster and more accurate so the people building the world's first Creative Entertainment platform are always paid right and on time.
What You'll NeedMust-Haves- 5-7 years of payroll experience, including hands-on ownership of end-to-end payroll processing at a high-growth company and a passion for payroll.
- An extremely high level of discretion and ownership, capable of handling highly confidential and time sensitive matters.
- Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance - tax withholding and filings, wage-and-hour rules, garnishments, and year-end reporting.
- Hands-on experience with payroll systems and third-party providers (e.g., Rippling, Gusto, ADP, Workday, or similar), including implementations or transitions.
- Strong payroll accounting skills - reconciling payroll to the GL and partnering on the monthly close.
- A demonstrated, measured use of AI and automation to make payroll faster and more accurate.
- A builder's mindset and aptitude for building - you'll set up, document, operate, and then automate, often with little existing infrastructure.
Nice-to-Haves- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC certification.
- International payroll compliance experience, ideally managed through a 3rd party EOR.
- Experience bringing payroll in-house or standing up a payroll function from scratch.
- Equity / stock-based compensation payroll (RSUs, options, ESPP) and global / multi-entity payroll exposure.
- Consumer tech or other high-growth environment experience.
Work Location PolicyThis role is expected to work from the designated Suno office 5 days a week, per Suno's company policy. Full-time employees will receive competitive equity packages, and comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered may vary depending on location, skills, qualifications, and experience.
Additional Notes- Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
- Willingness to travel (up to 10%) to collaborate with team members across Suno office locations.
Perks & Benefits- Company Equity Package
- 401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
- 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Creative Education Stipend
- Generous Commuter Allowance
- In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)
CompensationThe annual salary range for this role is $140-185K + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k)
