Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end payroll process and accounting

  for multi-state and/or global employee populations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

• Manage equity and incentive-based compensation

  (e.g., stock options, RSUs) in coordination with HR and Legal.
• Ensure compliance with applicable India, state, and international payroll, tax, and labor laws.
• Partner with HR to ensure accurate employee data and integrations across HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Workday/Darwin Box).
• Administer payroll deductions, benefits, bonus payouts, and other variable components.

• Support audits

  (Statutory, Tax, Internal) and provide relevant payroll documentation.
• Implement and optimize payroll processes and controls for scalability.
• Develop internal reporting and analytics to support Finance and People teams.
• Lead or support payroll-related system migrations and vendor transitions.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding payroll-related queries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
• 7-9+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a SaaS, tech, or high-growth company.
• Experience managing APAC/ U.S. payroll (international payroll experience a plus).
• Strong understanding of equity compensation and payroll tax implications.
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Darwin box).
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred but not required.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and remote-friendly work environment.
• Confidentiality, integrity, and discretion with sensitive information.

Bonus:

• Experience with global payroll tools
• Exposure to M&A integration or rapid scaling environments.
• Familiarity with GAAP and accrual-based accounting for payroll.