Global Payroll & Compliance Manager

Snorkel AI

Payroll Manager coordinating U.S. and international payroll operations while ensuring compliance.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRedwood City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $1 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution.
Oversee and coordinate international payroll operations across multiple countries, including employees, contractors, and Employer of Record (EOR) populations.
Serve as the internal payroll expert and primary administrator for Rippling.
Partner with international payroll providers, EOR partners, and local advisors to ensure payroll is processed accurately and compliantly across all jurisdictions.
Administer semi-monthly payroll cycles, including salary, bonuses, commissions, equity-related payroll impacts, fringe benefits, deductions, garnishments, relocation benefits, and final pay calculations.
Review payroll changes for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to payroll submission.
Ensure consistency and integrity of payroll data across all payroll systems and providers.
Partner closely with People Operations to ensure employee lifecycle events are accurately reflected in payroll systems.
Continuously improve payroll processes, controls, and documentation to support company growth and scalability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive payroll experience with ownership of end-to-end payroll operations.
Hands-on experience administering payroll through Rippling.
Experience managing both U.S. and international payroll operations.
Deep understanding of federal, state, local, and international payroll compliance requirements.
Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, filings, registrations, and reporting requirements.
Experience managing multi-state payroll environments.
Experience supporting bonus and commission calculations and payroll processing.
Experience supporting month-end close and payroll accounting activities.
Strong understanding of payroll-related GAAP accounting principles.
Experience coordinating with payroll vendors, EOR providers, tax advisors, and external auditors.
Experience supporting financial audits, payroll audits, 401(k) audits, and compliance reviews.
Demonstrated experience managing state registrations, payroll tax accounts, and ongoing compliance obligations.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and take ownership of critical processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processinginternational payroll operationspayroll compliancepayroll tax regulationsGAAP accounting principlesbonus calculationscommission calculationspayroll accountingpayroll auditsstate registrations

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsanalytical abilitiesproblem-solving abilitiescommunication skillsstakeholder managementindependenceprioritizationownershipprocess improvement