Sr Payroll Manager

We're partnering with a growing global technology organization seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across multiple countries. This is a highly visible role that combines hands-on payroll management, compliance oversight, process optimization, and equity compensation administration.

Client Details

Our client is a rapidly growing, private technology company with a global workforce and a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and employee experience. With employees across North America and international markets, the organization offers a collaborative environment where payroll, finance, and HR leaders play a strategic role in supporting continued growth and expansion.

Description

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for 400+ employees across the U.S. and multiple international locations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
• Partner with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to manage domestic and global payroll activities, resolve issues, and maintain a positive employee experience.
• Oversee payroll compliance, tax reporting, audits, reconciliations, and payroll-related accounting activities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and international regulations.
• Reconcile payroll data to the general ledger, analyze payroll liabilities, and develop reporting and analytics that support financial and operational decision-making.
• Administer employee equity and stock compensation programs, including the payroll and tax treatment of grants, vesting events, and other equity transactions.
• Maintain and improve payroll policies, procedures, controls, and documentation while ensuring data integrity across payroll and HR systems.
• Support business growth initiatives, including payroll integration efforts related to acquisitions, organizational changes, and system implementations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance controls, leverage technology, and improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted resource to employees and leadership on payroll, tax, compliance, and equity compensation matters, providing guidance and recommendations as needed.

Profile

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including responsibility for both U.S. and international payrolls.
• Experience with NAMELY a must!!
• Strong understanding of multi-country payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll platforms, including payroll audits and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Hands-on experience administering equity compensation programs and related payroll tax requirements.
• Proven ability to document, implement, and improve payroll processes and controls.
• Experience creating complex reconciliations, reports, and financial analyses.

Job Offer

• Hybrid work arrangement with three in-office days per week.
• Competitive compensation package and opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing international organization.

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