Global Payroll Manager
Core
Own end-to-end payroll for a distributed team including US W-2 employees, US contractors, global employees via EORs, and global contractors.
Role type
Senior IC Global Payroll Manager
Builds
Accurate, on-time payroll cycles and scalable controls/processes for a fast-growing distributed workforce.
Domain
US and Global Payroll, Tax Compliance, EOR Management
Required skills
Full-cycle multi-state US payroll, Rippling administration, Global EOR payroll, US and global contractor payments, California hourly payroll compliance, Bonus and commission payroll, Federal/state/local payroll tax, FLSA, Year-end reporting, Journal entries and GL reconciliations, Excel/Sheets
Preferred skills
New country/entity setup, Equity comp payroll (RSUs, options), High-growth startup experience, CPP or FPC certification, Automation with scripts/integrations, US benefits knowledge (401k)
Technologies
Rippling, Carta, Excel, Sheets
Responsibilities
Run full-cycle multi-state US payroll in Rippling; Manage hourly/non-exempt pay including California OT and break premiums; Oversee global EOR payroll and country-by-country compliance; Process US and global contractor payments and tax forms; Calculate and validate bonuses, commissions, and equity events; Maintain payroll controls, audit trails, and mandatory filings; Automate manual steps and maintain payroll runbooks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
