Job Description:
• Own end-to-end payroll processing for all global entities and employee populations, including full-time employees, contractors, and international transfers.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll cycles (bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly) across multiple jurisdictions.
• Validate payroll inputs (compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, benefits, leave, etc.) and review calculations.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations and perform monthly payroll-related close activities (payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and variance analyses).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees and internal stakeholders.
• Lead process improvements to increase accuracy, scalability, and automation of payroll workflows.
• Partner with People Ops to transition and modernize our global HRIS and payroll systems including platform implementation.
• Develop and maintain robust documentation, including global playbooks, country-level SOPs, and integration maps to support future scale.
• Act as a subject matter expert for payroll system integrations with other platforms (e.g., accounting software, benefits administration).
• Implement and monitor KPIs to measure payroll process efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements across supported countries.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over payroll, including segregation of duties, approvals, documentation standard.
• Manage audits (financial, tax, and internal) requiring payroll support.
• Stay current on global payroll legislation changes and coordinate implementation of required updates.
• Conduct periodic internal audits and risk assessments to identify control gaps.
• Manage relationships with global payroll providers, PEOs, and local in-country partners.
• Evaluate vendor performance and partner on RFP efforts with Procurement.
Requirements:
• 6–10 years of progressive payroll experience
• 3+ years of experience managing global payroll across multiple countries
• CPP, CPA, or similar certification
• Expertise in US and Canadian payroll compliance
• Experience with EMEA/APAC payroll jurisdictions is a strong plus
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, including payroll accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Proven experience implementing or upgrading payroll systems and process improvements
• Deep attention to detail, high ownership, and an ability to operate in a fast-paced, scaling environment
• Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with colleagues at all levels.
Benefits:
• An open and inclusive culture and work environment
• Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
• Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
• 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
• Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
• Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
• 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)