Overview
This role oversees payroll operations with a strong service orientation, problem-solving mindset, and an emphasis on process improvement and team leadership. The position includes multi-state payroll responsibilities across the U.S. and Canada, equity-related payroll tasks, and coordination with internal partners and external vendors.
Responsibilities
- Own semi-monthly and bi-weekly multi-state US and Canada payroll and all equity-related payroll tasks, ensuring timely execution
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and multi-state employment requirements
- Drive process improvements and automation within payroll operations
- Partner with Employee Success, Accounting, IT, and external vendors to resolve issues, maintain data integrity, and improve payroll operations
- Partner with the Employee Success team on employee matters including new hires, terminations, and leaves of absence
- Lead and develop a remote payroll team, fostering accountability, cross-training, and strong operational coverage
- Stay current on evolving payroll compliance requirements
- Coordinate with the accounting team on payroll journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Manage payroll-related SOX controls and support audit requests
Requirements
- 5+ years in payroll management with progressive payroll experience
- Hands-on experience processing multi-state U.S. and Canada payroll
- Experience with Workday and ADP
- Experience processing equity compensation (RSUs and stock options) and related taxes
- Experience with mobility tax, including state-to-state or country-to-country
- High attention to detail and ability to consistently meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
- Experience in a high-growth technology or SaaS company
- System implementation experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Base pay: $150,000 - $200,000
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
- Retirement programs
- 1% charitable giving program
- This position may be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.
Location
Work anywhere with flexibility to work from home or in the office. Headquarters is in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
Application Process
- Submit your resume through the application process
- If moving to interviews: conversation with the hiring manager, a personality assessment, a practical case exercise, and a final conversation with a Senior Leader