Who you are

• The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of both U.S. and international payroll practices, including tax implications related to non-qualified stock options, and will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness of payroll activities
• 10+ years of payroll experience, including international payroll and working with EORs and third-party payroll providers
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state payroll tax laws, including those related to equity transactions (NSO, ISO, etc)
• Proven experience leading 401(k) and workers’ compensation audits
• Hands-on experience with Paylocity, Fidelity, and NetSuite
• Experience managing payroll in a high-growth, multi-jurisdictional environment
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; CPP certification is a plus
• Experience integrating payroll systems with accounting platforms
• Familiarity with payroll operations across EMEA, APAC, and US regions
• Demonstrated success managing payroll through organizational change or scaling phases

What the job involves

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to lead our global payroll function across multiple countries and jurisdictions
• This role will oversee the management of payroll operations via various third-party payroll providers, Employer of Record (EOR) partners, and outsourced firms
• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries using third-party vendors, EORs, and outsourced payroll service providers
• Administer U.S. payroll through Paylocity and coordinate with global payroll partners to ensure timely and accurate processing
• Manage all aspects of 401(k) audits, workers’ compensation audits, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Ensure correct taxation and reporting of equity compensation
• Partner with Finance and HR teams to reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts in NetSuite
• Own relationships with key platforms including Paylocity, Fidelity (401k), and NetSuite, ensuring effective system integration and reporting
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international payroll regulations and U.S. tax compliance
• Act as the subject matter expert for all payroll-related inquiries and escalations. Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee queries in a timely and professional manner
• Implement process improvements to enhance payroll operations, data integrity, and employee experience
• Support Accounting in month-end close duties related to Payroll
• Maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
• Work closely with HR and Finance to coordinate employee benefits, bonuses, and deductions
• Process year-end reports including W-2s, 1099s, and other required tax filings
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices

The application process

• Towards the end of our interview process is an in-person interview