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Circle · 2 months ago

Project Manager, Payroll & Stock

Circle is a financial technology company focused on creating an inclusive financial future. The Project Manager, Payroll & Stock will coordinate cross-functional projects to enhance Circle's payroll and stock operations, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Lead global expansion for the payroll and stock teams including new entity launches, EOR expansion, and current country expansion
Lead vendor relationships with current payroll vendors with the bias towards expecting best in class service and ensuring global compliance and automation
Support vendor selection and lead system implementations
Manage system integrations between payroll platforms (e.g., Workday, UKG, Deel, Fidelity)
Oversee quarterly and year-end reconciliations for U.S. and non-U.S. payroll, including equity and tax reporting
Support payroll-related stock tasks, including vesting, grant acceptance, and reporting
Lead responses to internal audit, external audit, and government requests, including pulling required samples
Own process documentation and improvements across payroll and equity operations
Drive communication and collaboration with cross-functional partners on payroll and mobility topics
Act as backup for regular payroll and stock transactions including but not limited to payroll processing, stock vesting, stock granting, reporting, and auditing

Qualification

Global payroll experiencePayroll compliance knowledgeEquity compensation operationsWorkday proficiencyCross-functional project leadershipCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

7+ years of experience, including global payroll as a core focus, with additional experience in stock administration or finance operations preferred
Understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and tax regulations across U.S. and international markets
Experience working with global equity compensation operations, including system integration, reporting, and employee stock purchase plans
Familiarity with tools like Workday, UKG, Fidelity, and Deel
Experience at a public company with SOX compliance requirements
Familiarity with international mobility, immigration, or EOR structures
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail

Company

Circle helps businesses and developers utilize stablecoins for payments and online commerce.

H1B Sponsorship

Circle has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (32)
2024 (41)
2023 (43)
2022 (25)
2021 (4)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.44B
Key Investors
ARK Investment ManagementCoinbaseAlameda Research
2025-11-19Post Ipo Secondary· $17.7M
2025-08-14Post Ipo Secondary· $1.04B
2025-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $260M

Leadership Team

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Jared Favole
Chief of Staff to CEO
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Jeremy Allaire
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO
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