Global payroll manager

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll execution across all active entities and pay schedules, including multi-state US payroll (varying frequencies and commission cycles), UK PAYE with HMRC filings, National Insurance, pension auto-enrolment, and statutory pay; Canadian federal/provincial remittances, ROE, CPP/EI; Singapore CPF, MOM compliance, IR8A; UAE WPS and gratuity; plus contractor payroll with IC agreements and 1099-equivalent filings.
• Coordinate with EOR providers, validate invoices against actuals, resolve discrepancies, and turn distributed model into auditable workflow.
• Process payments; support Finance with general ledger journals, month-end reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate reflection of payroll liabilities, accruals, and disbursements across entities.
• Manage cycle-by-cycle processing for variable compensation, partnering with Finance and Revenue Operations on timing, accuracy, and tax withholding.
• Stay ahead of evolving payroll tax requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Manage year-end processes including W-2s, P60s, P45s, T4s, and international equivalents; ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Reconcile benefits deductions against carrier invoices; manage international statutory leave top-up calculations.
• Lead new country payroll setup: systems configuration, testing, and end-to-end execution as company expands.
• Serve as trusted resource for employees on payroll questions, tax situations, payslip discrepancies, and equity withholding (especially during tax filing and open enrollment).
• Identify manual inefficiencies and build scalable workflows integrating with Finance and HR systems.

Requirements

• 6–10+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a high-growth, global technology company.
• Experience with Rippling Payroll.
• Strong command of US multi-state payroll, including multi-frequency schedules and state-specific compliance.
• International payroll experience across at least two of: UK, Canada, Singapore, or UAE.
• Experience managing EOR and third-party payroll vendors: coordinating, reviewing outputs for accuracy, holding vendors accountable.
• Regulatory expertise and compliance instincts: proactively research evolving requirements.
• Systems proficiency and aptitude for learning new tools quickly.
• Analytical rigor and strong documentation habits: high accuracy, attention to detail, auditor-ready paper trail.
• Clear, effective communication: partner with Finance, Legal, and People teams; explain complex topics to employees.
• Proactive, systems-minded approach: spot inefficiencies early and build better processes.

Nice-to-Haves

• Familiarity with equity compensation tax and withholding (RSUs, options).
• Experience supporting global entity setup and new-country payroll launches.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent certification.
• Experience designing or managing scalable payroll audits and internal controls.
• Background with shadow payrolls or complex expatriate payroll arrangements.
• Payroll accounting fundamentals: comfortable with GL journals, month-end reconciliations, and accounting language.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k.
• Generous PTO, plus company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid parental leave for all parents (16 weeks).
• Fertility and family planning support.
• Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri.
• Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options.
• Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution.
• Annual work-life stipends for wellness and learning & development.
• Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites.