Payroll Lead

## Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end international payroll function for 300+ employees and growing - Manage foreign payroll operations for the Singapore, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia and Dubai offices - Lead the geographic expansion of payroll processing into new countries as the company rapidly expands its global footprint, support payroll system testing, and implementations. - Lead the payroll due diligence and integration for any potential acquisitions - Develop a close working partnership with the Global People team to implement process improvements and optimize payroll processes including enhancements of existing payroll systems. - Maintain policies and procedures including key internal control documentation - Demonstrated ability to provide direction and leadership at all levels of the organization - Manage process to create payroll journal entries for import into accounting system - Work with tax agencies and in-country payroll service providers to resolve tax issues - Provide support for various audits, as needed - Act as escalation point for complex payroll queries ## Requirements - 5+ years of payroll experience in APAC region - Ability to provide excellent payroll service - Thorough knowledge of APAC payroll taxes and regulations - Experience with Workday and other Foreign Payroll Platforms (ADP Celergo) - Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite - Demonstrated technical aptitude, high level of accuracy, organization, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently - Ability to meet hard deadlines and work under pressure - Strong written and communication skills - Solid experience setting-up payroll in foreign countries - General understanding of Sarbanes Oxley ## Benefits - Competitive compensation that may include equity - Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans - Flexible paid time off - Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability - Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave - Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend - A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation - Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching - Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze - Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work® ## About Braze Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze helps brands create meaningful customer experiences across all channels, driving growth and loyalty.