Senior Manager, Global Payroll

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end global payroll operating model, including payroll calendars, standard operating procedures, data inputs, approvals, processing, funding, reconciliations, reporting and issue resolution
• Lead US and international payroll operations across multiple countries, entities, pay frequencies and local requirements, ensuring each payroll cycle is accurate, timely and complete
• Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers, EOR partners and local payroll specialists, holding partners accountable for service quality, compliance, deadlines and issue resolution
• Establish and maintain strong payroll controls, review procedures and audit-ready documentation across employee data, tax withholding, deductions, benefits, equity, commissions, bonuses, off-cycle payments and employee changes
• Partner closely with People Operations and Total Rewards to ensure new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, benefits elections, leaves and other employee lifecycle events flow accurately into payroll

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including significant experience leading global payroll operations in a multi-entity organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources, business or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. CPP preferred.
• Experience managing US and international payroll across multiple countries, pay frequencies, payroll providers, EOR partners and local specialists, including service-level oversight and issue resolution
• Strong knowledge of US payroll tax, statutory requirements, year-end reporting, wage and hour considerations, benefits deductions, equity, commissions and payroll accounting
• Experience processing or reviewing bonuses, commissions, equity-related compensation, and other off-cycle or non-recurring payroll payments