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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance
retirement savings plan
gender neutral parental leave
unlimited paid time off
annual company-based performance bonus
equity

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll operationstax complianceregulatory reportingpayroll system configurationworkflow designintegration developmentcustom reportingautomationoptimizationbusiness process management

Soft Skills

leadershipanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationstakeholder managementcommunicationguidancetrainingoperational oversightquality oversight