E.L.F. BEAUTY · 18 hours ago
Manager, Global Payroll (North America)
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expe.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is a leading cosmetics brand known for its commitment to clean and cruelty-free beauty. The Global Payroll Manager will oversee payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada, focusing on compliance, process standardization, and operational excellence to support global growth.
BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsE-Commerce
Responsibilities
Oversight over end-to-end payroll operations, compliance, and transformation for North America (U.S. and Canada), with potential future geographic expansion
Serve as the technical payroll regulatory expert for North American Payroll statutory requirements, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting (Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), federal, state/provincial, and local)
Design, implement, and maintain foundational payroll processes, controls, and organizational infrastructure to support current and future-state operations
Drive payroll system configuration, integration, and reporting customization initiatives across payroll and HR platforms (ADP, SAP, BambooHR, or similar enterprise HR Information Systems)
Lead automation and optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of payroll operations
Establish and maintain disciplined quality oversight frameworks with quantifiable metrics and KPIs to measure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Implement continuous improvement methodologies and track performance metrics to drive operational excellence
Manage business process design and documentation, ensuring standardization and scalability across regions
Lead system and supplier evaluations, implementations, and vendor management activities
Collaborate effectively across time zones with the India-based payroll team, providing guidance, training, and operational oversight
Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll execution and issue resolution
Establish and maintain payroll process documentation, audit controls, and SOX compliance requirements
Conduct root cause analysis on payroll discrepancies and implement corrective and preventative actions
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and employee experience excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or related field
8+ years of progressive payroll experience with 5+ years in a leadership or management role
Deep technical expertise in U.S. payroll regulations, tax compliance, and statutory reporting requirements
Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-growth environments where foundational infrastructure and processes are being established
Significant hands-on experience with payroll and HR system configuration, including workflow design, integration development, and custom reporting
Proven track record of automation and optimization initiatives (e.g., RPA, RDA, AI/ML, Microsoft Power Automate, API integrations)
Demonstrated experience establishing quality oversight frameworks with quantifiable metrics (accuracy rates, SLA compliance, error reduction, cycle-time improvements)
Strong foundation in business process management, including process mapping, standardization, and continuous improvement methodologies
Proven success leading system implementations, vendor evaluations, and supplier management projects
Experience working across multiple time zones and managing or collaborating with geographically distributed teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex data, compliance requirements, and multi-system integrations
Proficiency with payroll, finance, and HR systems such as ADP, SAP, BambooHR, or other enterprise HRIS platforms
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels
Preferred
Advanced degree (Master's in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field)
Professional certifications such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other recognized payroll credentials
Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement certification
Understanding of payroll governance, audit, and control frameworks (SOX, COSO, ISO, or similar)
Experience with Canadian, South American, and other regional payroll regulations
Advanced Excel/data analysis skills and experience with business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
Project management certification (PMP, Agile, etc.) or demonstrated project management experience
Experience designing and implementing shared service or center of excellence (COE) operating models
Knowledge of change management principles and experience leading organizational transformation initiatives
Familiarity with HR transformation, digital workplace initiatives, and employee self-service technologies
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
A retirement savings plan
Gender neutral parental leave
Unlimited paid time off
Company
E.L.F. BEAUTY
E.L.F. Beauty is a cosmetics brand that offers professional makeup and beauty products to customers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$729.12M2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-06-07Post Ipo Equity· $3.94M
2017-03-29Post Ipo Secondary· $225.18M
Leadership Team
Ekta Chopra
Chief Digital Officer
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