Payroll Operations Manager (Philippines, Remote)

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle U.S. and international payroll processing across multiple clients, including international payrolls managed through EOR providers
• Serve as the internal payroll subject matter expert, partnering closely with HR and Accounting/Finance client leads to support payroll operations across the client portfolio
• Manage payroll platforms including Gusto, Justworks, Rippling, ADP, TriNet, Deel, or similar systems
• Ensure accurate processing of wages, bonuses, commissions, and deductions
• Manage multi-state payroll compliance, tax filings, and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s)
• Reconcile payroll reports, benefit invoices, and payroll-related GL accounts
• Partner with accounting teams to support month-end close activities, including payroll accruals and related reporting
• Support payroll-related equity compensation processing, including tax withholding and reporting for employee stock programs
• Support payroll setup and termination processing for new hires and departing employees, including prorated pay, final pay, and payroll deductions
• Cover payroll-related benefits deductions and ensure accurate employee and employer contribution processing for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans
• Maintain payroll procedures, internal controls, and process improvements to support scalable payroll operations

Requirements

• 5+ years of U.S. payroll experience, including multi-state payroll
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage laws, and compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll systems (Gusto, Justworks, Rippling, Deel, Sequoia One or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivots, data validation, reconciliation workflows)
• Proven experience with payroll reconciliations and audit support
• Experience supporting payroll operations across multiple clients, entities, or business units
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience managing international payrolls through EOR platforms such as Deel or Remote
• Excellent organizational and client communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Supporting high-growth startups or venture-backed companies
• Experience working in an outsourced accounting, HR, or professional services environment
• Familiarity with international payroll and EOR platforms
• Experience supporting equity compensation payroll events
• CPP certification