Sr. Manager, Payroll
Core
Own end-to-end payroll delivery for US and Canada employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for a fast-scaling workforce.
Role type
Senior Manager, Payroll (Hands-on leadership)
Builds
Accurate, compliant payroll cycles and tax filings for US and Canadian employees
Domain
US and Canadian payroll operations and tax compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
US multi-state payroll tax compliance, Canadian payroll tax compliance, equity payroll processing (RSU/ESPP), team leadership, SOX controls design, payroll system configuration
Preferred skills
Workday Payroll expertise, ADP Smart Compliance experience, high-growth tech scaling experience, Shareworks familiarity
Technologies
Workday Payroll, Workday HCM, ADP Smart Compliance, Shareworks
Responsibilities
Own the full payroll cycle for US and Canadian employees; Manage payroll calendar and coordination with HR/Finance; Serve as primary escalation point for payroll discrepancies; Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes; Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local tax obligations; Manage year-end processes (W-2, T4, etc.) and tax filings; Lead, develop, and performance-manage a team of 4-5 payroll professionals; Design and maintain SOX-compliant payroll controls; Produce monthly payroll metrics and variance analysis.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership