Senior Manager, Global Payroll Systems & Equity Operations

About the role

Own the end-to-end global payroll operating model across employees, contractors, EORs, PEOs, and local providers.

Manage and develop a team of 2–3 direct reports while maintaining execution discipline and high operational standards.

Lead the operational administration of employee equity in Shareworks, covering grant processing, data updates, and multi-department reconciliation.

Identify and implement automation workflows to minimize manual data transfers, recurring exceptions, and data friction.

Partner with HR Technology, IT, and Finance to drive payroll platform consolidations and maximize system reliability.

Strengthen compliance protocols, payroll controls, and documentation to protect the business from financial exposure and ensure audit readiness.

Establish clear processing calendars, accountability metrics, and data scorecards to measure function accuracy and capacity gains.

Step into complex tax, equity, and market-specific payroll challenges to drive swift cross-functional resolution.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end global payroll operating model across employees, contractors, EORs, PEOs, and local providers.
• Manage and develop a team of 2–3 direct reports while maintaining execution discipline and high operational standards.
• Lead the operational administration of employee equity in Shareworks, covering grant processing, data updates, and multi-department reconciliation.
• Identify and implement automation workflows to minimize manual data transfers, recurring exceptions, and data friction.
• Partner with HR Technology, IT, and Finance to drive payroll platform consolidations and maximize system reliability.
• Strengthen compliance protocols, payroll controls, and documentation to protect the business from financial exposure and ensure audit readiness.
• Establish clear processing calendars, accountability metrics, and data scorecards to measure function accuracy and capacity gains.
• Step into complex tax, equity, and market-specific payroll challenges to drive swift cross-functional resolution.

Requirements

• Global Payroll Leadership: Proven experience managing multi-country payroll operations, specifically navigating EOR, PEO, and local provider frameworks.
• Equity Administration Expertise: Direct familiarity handling equity platforms like Shareworks, including managing grant lifecycles and complex equity tax coordination.
• Systems & Automation Focus: A strong track record of designing HRIS integrations, optimizing workflows, and intentionally removing manual touchpoints from financial operations.
• Controls & Compliance Rigor: Deep knowledge of payroll controls, financial audit readiness, and tax implications within a high-growth technology or fintech corporate structure.
• Player-Coach Capability: The demonstrated capability to manage and upskill a remote operational team while simultaneously acting as a hands-on technical expert.
• Commercial & Analytical Mindset: The ability to convert complex operational patterns into clear, data-driven decisions that improve company-wide scaling efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-country payroll operations, specifically navigating EOR, PEO, and local provider frameworks.
• Direct familiarity handling equity platforms like Shareworks, including managing grant lifecycles and complex equity tax coordination.
• A strong track record of designing HRIS integrations, optimizing workflows, and intentionally removing manual touchpoints from financial operations.
• Deep knowledge of payroll controls, financial audit readiness, and tax implications within a high-growth technology or fintech corporate structure.
• The demonstrated capability to manage and upskill a remote operational team while simultaneously acting as a hands-on technical expert.
• The ability to convert complex operational patterns into clear, data-driven decisions that improve company-wide scaling efficiency.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with payroll systems and processes.
• Familiarity with equity administration platforms.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions, competitive salary and the upsides of pre-IPO equity packages.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Carrot Cash travel stipend.
• Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk AND Work-from-home stipend.
• Parental leave with above industry standards.
• Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business.
• Open communication with management and company leadership.
• Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.
• 100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees.
• Access to Disability & Life insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• DCA/ FSA and access to 401k plan.

Pay

$174,837 per year

Schedule

Full-time