ALSO. · 1 day ago
Sr. Manager, Global Payroll, Travel, & Expense
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating innovative small EVs to meet global mobility challenges. They are seeking a leader for Payroll, Travel & Expense to manage payroll operations and lead the travel and expense program, ensuring compliance and efficiency as the company expands.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Establish, grow, and manage and global payroll operations, including U.S. and international exempt and non-exempt employees, as well as contractors, for a rapidly growing employee base of 200+
Lead the transition to bring US payroll processing in house by mid-2026 by leveraging the Rippling platform
Serve as the HRIS system administrator for payroll, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and ongoing optimization
Develop the strategy and roadmap for transitioning international payroll from third-party administrators to in-house processing over time and as we scale
Administer the company’s T&E (travel and expense) program, including platform oversight, issuing P-cards and travel cards, and reviewing expenses for policy compliance
Partner closely with the People and Accounting teams to align payroll operations with organizational goals and financial reporting requirements
Drive continuous improvement in payroll operations by implementing automation, scalable processes, and strong internal controls while ensuring regulatory compliance
Act as the primary point of contact for employees regarding payroll matters, providing timely, accurate, and clear responses
Own payroll audits, payroll tax reporting, and other ad hoc compliance requirements
Support Legal and People teams with stock administration matters as needed
Maintain organized and complete payroll files and supporting documentation
Qualification
Required
8+ years of US Payroll experience in a multi-state environment including at least 2 years in a management or leadership role
Deep expertise in payroll regulations, U.S. payroll tax requirements, and broader payroll compliance matters
Familiarity with international payroll administration and related compliance considerations
Experience with Navan or other travel and expense management systems and with T&E program administration
Proven ability to manage and collaborate with third-party service providers as well as internal cross-functional partners
Working knowledge of benefits processing and administration
Must possess adequate knowledge of payroll accounting entries and ERP systems
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to prioritize work, manage deadlines, and deliver accurate payrolls consistently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience with Rippling highly preferred; NetSuite experience a plus
Benefits
Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.
Company
ALSO.
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$305MKey Investors
GreenoaksEclipse Ventures
2025-07-08Series Unknown· $200M
2025-03-26Series Unknown· $105M
Recent News
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