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Cohere · 2 hours ago

Payroll Manager (Global)

Cohere is a company focused on scaling intelligence to serve humanity through AI systems. They are seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee and scale their global payroll operations across multiple regions, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing as the company grows rapidly.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Global payroll managementPayroll compliance expertisePayroll systems implementationCPP certificationPayroll accounting knowledgeProcess improvementCommunicationAttention to detail

Required

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
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

Preferred

Experience with EMEA/APAC payroll jurisdictions is a strong plus

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!)

Company

Cohere

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Cohere is an enterprise AI firm developing secure and private AI technology to address real-world business challenges.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.71B
Key Investors
Government of CanadaTiger Global ManagementIndex Ventures
2025-09-24Series D· $100M
2025-08-14Series D· $500M
2025-06-17Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Aidan Gomez
cofounder + ceo
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Ivan Zhang
Co-Founder
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