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Global Payroll Director

PayrollPayrollFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2011H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

84 days ago

Salary

$150K - $225K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Global Payroll Director

AlphaSense

• Own the end-to-end payroll process for a 2000+ employee company operating in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia. • Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with local tax, labor, and statutory regulations. • Mitigate payroll risks through proactive evaluation of processes and implementation of best-in-class procedures. • Establish best in class reconciliations, internal controls, and review processes for each pay cycle. • Lead year-end processing including W-2s, P60s, T4s, and other country specific reporting requirements. • Partner with the HRIS team to maintain system integrity and data accuracy. • Collaborate with the Accounting, People, FP&A, and Legal teams to establish funding requirements, resolve issues, and provide payroll support as needed. • Maintain SOX narratives relative to payroll procedures and internal controls. • Support internal and external audits. • Manage, develop, and mentor a team of payroll specialists. • Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

  • 10+ years experience with both US domestic and international payroll, preferably at a high-growth company.
  • Experience with Workday Payroll is required.
  • Expertise in application of state and local payroll taxes, application of benefits, 401k, and all other aspects of payroll.
  • Expert level knowledge of payroll related best practices and applicable wage and hour regulations.
  • Strong ability to accurately interpret and apply organizational procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Successfully led system optimization initiatives and established payroll processes in new countries from the ground up.
  • Experience with creating and running customized Workday reports that are needed for all tax, compliance, and regulatory purposes.
  • Working knowledge of payroll accounting / general ledger activities.
  • Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands.
  • You pride yourself on your professional manner and ability to deal with a high volume of employee inquiries.

Benefits

  • You may also be offered a performance-based bonus
  • equity
  • and a generous benefits program.

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