Payroll Manager – Global

Job Description: • Own end-to-end payroll processing for all global entities and employee populations, including full-time employees, contractors, and international transfers. • Ensure timely and accurate payroll cycles (bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly) across multiple jurisdictions. • Validate payroll inputs (compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, benefits, leave, etc.) and review calculations. • Oversee payroll reconciliations and perform monthly payroll-related close activities (payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and variance analyses). • Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees and internal stakeholders. • Lead process improvements to increase accuracy, scalability, and automation of payroll workflows. • Partner with People Ops to transition and modernize our global HRIS and payroll systems including platform implementation. • Develop and maintain robust documentation, including global playbooks, country-level SOPs, and integration maps to support future scale. • Act as a subject matter expert for payroll system integrations with other platforms (e.g., accounting software, benefits administration). • Implement and monitor KPIs to measure payroll process efficiency and accuracy. • Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements across supported countries. • Maintain and enhance internal controls over payroll, including segregation of duties, approvals, documentation standard. • Manage audits (financial, tax, and internal) requiring payroll support. • Stay current on global payroll legislation changes and coordinate implementation of required updates. • Conduct periodic internal audits and risk assessments to identify control gaps. • Manage relationships with global payroll providers, PEOs, and local in-country partners. • Evaluate vendor performance and partner on RFP efforts with Procurement. Requirements: • 6–10 years of progressive payroll experience • 3+ years of experience managing global payroll across multiple countries • CPP, CPA, or similar certification • Expertise in US and Canadian payroll compliance • Experience with EMEA/APAC payroll jurisdictions is a strong plus • Strong understanding of payroll accounting, including payroll accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close processes • Proven experience implementing or upgrading payroll systems and process improvements • Deep attention to detail, high ownership, and an ability to operate in a fast-paced, scaling environment • Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with colleagues at all levels. Benefits: • An open and inclusive culture and work environment • Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research • Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks • Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health • 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months • Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement • Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend • 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!) Apply tot his job