• Lead Global Payroll Operations: Own and scale the end-to-end processing of multi-entity global payrolls, ensuring absolute accuracy, compliance with localized tax laws, and timely execution. • System Administration & Optimization: Act as the primary business owner for our core payroll systems, specifically focusing on the configuration, data integrity, reporting, and automated workflows within Workday Payroll. • Lead Migration and Transformation Initiatives: Lead and participate in complex financial/HR system migrations or implementation projects, partnering with external consultants and internal Business Systems teams to scale infrastructure, including process redesign, testing, cutover, and stabilization. • Internal Controls: Design, implement, and maintain robust internal control frameworks over global payroll processing to ensure compliance with internal control requirements and audit readiness. • Equity & Mobility Partnership: Partner closely with Stock Plan Administration, Legal, and Corporate Tax to accurately process stock-based compensation distributions (RSUs/Options), net settlements, and withholding taxes across global jurisdictions. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a trusted thought partner to People/HR, FP&A, Accounting, and legal teams to align payroll execution with broader corporate strategies and company goals.

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll across all entities (DE, UK, US, FR) and EoRs, partnering collaboratively with external providers. • Prepare, validate, and review payroll inputs and outputs, ensuring high accuracy and resolving discrepancies. • Reconcile payroll data with HiBob (HRIS) and oversee statutory deductions and filings (taxes, pensions, benefits). • Act as the key liaison between the Finance and People teams on all payroll matters. • Review and validate monthly payroll journal entries, ensuring accurate cost center allocations and correct treatment of employer-related payroll expenses. • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations of payroll-related accounts (accruals, liabilities, clearing) within the month-end close timeline. • Maintain accurate records, audit trails, and supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness across all entities. • Serve as the first point of contact for payroll queries from employees, ensuring clear, empathetic, and timely responses. • Ensure compliance with payroll regulations across jurisdictions and drive continuous process improvements.

• Serve as lead analyst for payroll processing across multiple US states, Canadian provinces, and LATAM countries • Own and review payroll items ensuring accurate processing in Workday • Act as key point of contact for payroll-related questions • Identify and implement opportunities to streamline payroll processes

• Own end-to-end processing of assigned EMEA payrolls (monthly), ensuring full compliance with local legislation • Act as a subject matter expert for complex payroll environments (e.g., France, Germany) • Drive scalable, standardized payroll processes across EMEA while maintaining country-specific compliance • Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Accounting, IT, and external vendors • Ensure timely and accurate execution of all statutory filings, tax payments, and year-end reporting requirements