Global Payroll Manager

Overview

This role involves managing the global payroll function for a growing finance team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The position requires building and owning payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance, and serving as the internal payroll authority as the organization expands domestically and internationally.

Location: San Jose, CA or Remote (PST preferred)

Annual Salary: USD 145,000 - USD 185,000

Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: Director, Finance and Operations

Responsibilities

• Build and implement scalable, efficient global payroll processes by assessing current workflows and identifying gaps.
• Manage relationships with international payroll providers, including onboarding and ongoing vendor performance management.
• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts such as accrued compensation, payroll liabilities, and related general ledger accounts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations across applicable jurisdictions and manage registrations, filings, and remittances accordingly.
• Evaluate and implement payroll technology solutions to automate processes, improve data accuracy, and streamline reporting.
• Maintain a comprehensive payroll calendar covering all payroll cycles, tax filings, and statutory payments across regions.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll by coordinating documentation and responses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Accounting, Legal, and FP&A to provide payroll guidance on new hires, equity events, benefit programs, and organizational changes.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of progressive payroll experience, preferably with global payroll operations.
• Experience managing international payroll providers across multiple countries.
• Hands-on expertise in reconciling payroll-related balance sheet accounts.
• Strong process-building skills and ability to prioritize in an evolving environment.
• Experience with payroll technology platforms such as ADP, Workday, Rippling, or equivalents.
• Knowledge of multi-country payroll compliance, including statutory filings and local employment regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills to explain complex payroll concepts to non-payroll stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience working in early-stage or high-growth startups.
• Background in consumer technology, e-commerce, or hardware industries.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in the evolving gaming field.

Location

San Jose, California, USA or Remote (PST preferred). The role supports global payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions.