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Payroll Manager
Location
United States
Posted
38 days ago
Salary
$180K - $225K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Payroll Manager
Temporal Technologies
• Manage all day-to-day US payroll operations, coordinating with internal teams and external payroll vendors to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles for a growing exempt and non-exempt workforce across multiple states • Prepare payroll input files; process and review payroll outputs to verify accuracy and compliance, confirming all data is properly recorded according to company policies • Partner with Human Resources on employee compensation, benefits, and disability matters; ensure proper taxation and treatment of employer-paid benefits, including NSOs, RSUs, and 401(k) contributions; maintain knowledge of applicable payroll laws, including state-specific final pay requirements • Manage payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, relocation payments, leave of absence calculations, domestic partner benefits, group term life insurance, and equity-related events (RSUs, ISO/NSO exercises, disqualifying dispositions) • Administer benefits-related payroll deductions and ensure compliance with 401(k), FSA, HSA, and other program requirements; audit, reconcile, and fund 401(k) contributions associated with each payroll and resolve discrepancies in real time • Maintain multi-state payroll tax registrations; ensure timely deposits and filings; manage quarterly tax adjustments and year-end payroll tax reporting; respond to and track federal and state tax notices and amendments • Oversee quarter-end, W-2 preparation, year-end reconciliations, and resolution of federal and state tax notices • Act as subject matter expert in US payroll, providing guidance and assistance to team members and internal stakeholders • Respond to employee inquiries and serve as liaison between employees and third-party providers • Coordinate with local payroll providers across UK, Singapore, Canada, India, and Australia to stand up compliant payroll operations as each entity launches • Serve as the primary internal point of contact for international payroll vendors — reviewing payroll registers, approving runs, resolving discrepancies, and managing the relationship • Advise on country-specific payroll requirements (statutory deductions, employer obligations, pay frequency norms) during the subsidiary setup process • Partner with Finance, Legal, and HR on international onboarding, ensuring payroll is ready when new hires start in each country • Establish payroll calendars, approval workflows, and escalation procedures for each jurisdiction • Establish, document, and enforce internal controls in compliance with SOX requirements; support IPO readiness efforts as the company scales • Oversee internal and external payroll audits and ensure audit readiness, including Workers’ Compensation and 401(k) audits • Establish and execute payroll review and audit procedures, including validation of regular earnings, one-time payments, deductions, and garnishments • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws; proactively flag any exposure areas • Review payroll and tax reporting to ensure accurate and timely filings with appropriate government authorities • Prepare and post payroll journal entries; reconcile payroll-related GL accounts monthly • Support the annual audit (currently with EY) by providing payroll schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation • Assist with equity compensation accounting coordination (Form 3921, W-2 supplemental wage reporting, ASC 718 inputs) • Complete quarter-end and year-end reconciliations for tax filings and W-2 filings • Maintain and continuously improve Rippling payroll configuration — identify automation opportunities and lead optimization initiatives • Lead special projects including process improvements, documentation, system integrations, and upgrades or reimplementations of US payroll systems • Lead automation initiatives and process enhancements within the payroll department, collaborating cross-functionally with HR, IT, Legal, and Accounting to streamline operations and minimize errors • Maintain thorough payroll documentation and SOPs; document and update procedures on an ongoing basis • Prepare special reports for management as needed
Job Requirements
- 8+ years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years managing full-cycle US payroll independently
- Deep familiarity with equity compensation processing (RSUs, ISOs, NSOs) and the tax implications at both federal and state levels
- Strong grasp of US payroll tax compliance, including multi-state, supplemental wages, garnishments, and equity-related payroll events
- Exposure to international payroll in at least two of our target countries (UK, Singapore, Canada, India, or Australia) — you don’t need to be an expert in all of them, but you need enough familiarity to work effectively with local providers
- Experience working with Rippling (required); experience migrating or configuring payroll systems is a bonus
- Solid Excel/Google Sheets skills; comfortable building reconciliations and schedules from scratch
- Experience supporting a financial statement audit; SOX compliance or IPO readiness exposure is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments — you build structure where none exists and don’t wait for someone to hand you a playbook
- Excellent customer service and communication skills; collaborative and proactive in working across Finance, HR, Legal, and external vendors
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills — payroll errors have real consequences, and you take that seriously
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC designation
- Experience with EOR-to-subsidiary transitions internationally
- Familiarity with AI or automation tools applied to payroll workflows (reconciliation, error detection, reporting)
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO, 12 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
- 100% Premiums Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision
- AD&D, LT & ST Disability, and Life Insurance (Standard & Supplemental Available)
- Empower 401K Plan
- Additional Perks for Learning & Development, Lifestyle Spending, In-Home Office Setup, Professional Memberships, WFH Meals, Internet Stipend and more!
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