Zip · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Global Payroll
San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expZip is a procurement platform company that addresses the complexities of buying software and services in enterprises. They are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Global Payroll to lead and oversee global payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy across regions while managing external vendors and driving strategic payroll initiatives.
ComplianceEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)FinanceInformation TechnologyProcurementSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all aspects of global payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all regions (including US, EMEA, APAC, and EOR arrangements)
Define and execute the global payroll strategy, vendor selection, and partnership model to align with business objectives, scalability, and an exceptional employee experience
Manage external payroll vendors and providers globally, establishing strong relationships and holding them accountable to service level agreements (SLAs)
Serve as the subject matter expert and final escalation point for complex payroll issues, including those related to tax, benefits, garnishments, leave of absence, and equity (RSUs, Stock Options, etc.)
Lead quarter-end and year-end payroll processes, including tax reporting, compliance filings, and W-2/equivalent statement delivery globally
Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and labor laws in the US, and all equivalent statutory requirements in international jurisdictions
Develop, implement, and maintain SOX-compliant internal controls, documentation, and governance frameworks for all global payroll processes to ensure audit and IPO readiness
Oversee tax registrations, amendments, and adjustments globally, partnering closely with the Tax department
Manage payroll-related audits (e.g., external financial, 401k, Workers' Compensation)
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Accounting, Finance, People Operations (HRIS/Benefits/Compensation), and Legal to streamline end-to-end payroll processes and data integration
Own the month-end close activities for payroll, including the review and approval of payroll-related journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis for all regions
Drive strategic initiatives such as new payroll system implementations/upgrades, vendor consolidation, and expansion into new countries/entities
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in payroll administration, with at least 3+ years managing global/multi-country payroll operations
Proven experience in a public company or pre-IPO environment with exposure to SOX controls
Deep expertise in US multi-state payroll, tax regulations, and labor laws, coupled with a strong understanding of international payroll practices (EMEA and APAC)
Demonstrated experience managing payroll for a large, high-growth organization (e.g., +1,000 global employees)
Strong knowledge of upstream payroll inputs (compensation, benefits, stock administration) and integrations with enterprise systems
Experience leading, mentoring, and managing a team of payroll specialists, fostering a collaborative environment, driving professional development, and ensuring the team's operational goals and service level agreements (SLAs) are met with high standards of accuracy and compliance
Expert proficiency in a major HCM/Payroll (e.g., Workday, Ceridian, UKG, ADP) and ERP (Netsuite, SAP, Oracle Fusion) system
Highly proficient in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex formulas) for data analysis and reporting
Benefits
Start-up equity
Full health, vision & dental coverage
Catered lunches & dinners for SF employees
Commuter benefit
Team building events & happy hours
Flexible PTO
Apple equipment plus home office budget
401k plan
Company
Zip
Zip is an intake and procurement orchestration platform that enables users to initiate purchase requests across the enterprise.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$371.32MKey Investors
BondY CombinatorY Combinator Continuity Fund
2024-10-21Series D· $190M
2023-05-15Series C· $100M
2022-05-25Series B· $43.3M
Leadership Team
Rujul Zaparde
Co-Founder & CEO
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Lu Cheng
Co-Founder & CTO
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