Payroll Manager

Temporal Technologies

Experienced Payroll Manager at Temporal handling US payroll operations and building international payroll capabilities across multiple countries.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $180,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all day-to-day US payroll operations, coordinating with internal teams and external payroll vendors to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles for a growing exempt and non-exempt workforce across multiple states
Prepare payroll input files; process and review payroll outputs to verify accuracy and compliance, confirming all data is properly recorded according to company policies
Partner with Human Resources on employee compensation, benefits, and disability matters; ensure proper taxation and treatment of employer-paid benefits, including NSOs, RSUs, and 401(k) contributions; maintain knowledge of applicable payroll laws, including state-specific final pay requirements
Manage payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, relocation payments, leave of absence calculations, domestic partner benefits, group term life insurance, and equity-related events (RSUs, ISO/NSO exercises, disqualifying dispositions)
Administer benefits-related payroll deductions and ensure compliance with 401(k), FSA, HSA, and other program requirements; audit, reconcile, and fund 401(k) contributions associated with each payroll and resolve discrepancies in real time
Maintain multi-state payroll tax registrations; ensure timely deposits and filings; manage quarterly tax adjustments and year-end payroll tax reporting; respond to and track federal and state tax notices and amendments
Oversee quarter-end, W-2 preparation, year-end reconciliations, and resolution of federal and state tax notices
Act as subject matter expert in US payroll, providing guidance and assistance to team members and internal stakeholders
Respond to employee inquiries and serve as liaison between employees and third-party providers
Coordinate with local payroll providers across UK, Singapore, Canada, India, and Australia to stand up compliant payroll operations as each entity launches
Serve as the primary internal point of contact for international payroll vendors — reviewing payroll registers, approving runs, resolving discrepancies, and managing the relationship
Advise on country-specific payroll requirements (statutory deductions, employer obligations, pay frequency norms) during the subsidiary setup process
Partner with Finance, Legal, and HR on international onboarding, ensuring payroll is ready when new hires start in each country
Establish payroll calendars, approval workflows, and escalation procedures for each jurisdiction
Establish, document, and enforce internal controls in compliance with SOX requirements; support IPO readiness efforts as the company scales
Oversee internal and external payroll audits and ensure audit readiness, including Workers’ Compensation and 401(k) audits
Establish and execute payroll review and audit procedures, including validation of regular earnings, one-time payments, deductions, and garnishments
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws; proactively flag any exposure areas
Review payroll and tax reporting to ensure accurate and timely filings with appropriate government authorities
Prepare and post payroll journal entries; reconcile payroll-related GL accounts monthly
Support the annual audit (currently with EY) by providing payroll schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Assist with equity compensation accounting coordination (Form 3921, W-2 supplemental wage reporting, ASC 718 inputs)
Complete quarter-end and year-end reconciliations for tax filings and W-2 filings
Maintain and continuously improve Rippling payroll configuration — identify automation opportunities and lead optimization initiatives
Lead special projects including process improvements, documentation, system integrations, and upgrades or reimplementations of US payroll systems
Lead automation initiatives and process enhancements within the payroll department, collaborating cross-functionally with HR, IT, Legal, and Accounting to streamline operations and minimize errors
Maintain thorough payroll documentation and SOPs; document and update procedures on an ongoing basis
Prepare special reports for management as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years managing full-cycle US payroll independently
Deep familiarity with equity compensation processing (RSUs, ISOs, NSOs) and the tax implications at both federal and state levels
Strong grasp of US payroll tax compliance, including multi-state, supplemental wages, garnishments, and equity-related payroll events
Exposure to international payroll in at least two of our target countries (UK, Singapore, Canada, India, or Australia) — you don’t need to be an expert in all of them, but you need enough familiarity to work effectively with local providers
Experience working with Rippling (required); experience migrating or configuring payroll systems is a bonus
Solid Excel/Google Sheets skills; comfortable building reconciliations and schedules from scratch
Experience supporting a financial statement audit; SOX compliance or IPO readiness exposure is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments — you build structure where none exists and don’t wait for someone to hand you a playbook
Excellent customer service and communication skills; collaborative and proactive in working across Finance, HR, Legal, and external vendors
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills — payroll errors have real consequences, and you take that seriously
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC designation
Experience with EOR-to-subsidiary transitions internationally
Familiarity with AI or automation tools applied to payroll workflows (reconciliation, error detection, reporting)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO, 12 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
100% Premiums Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision
AD&D, LT & ST Disability, and Life Insurance (Standard & Supplemental Available)
Empower 401K Plan
Additional Perks for Learning & Development, Lifestyle Spending, In-Home Office Setup, Professional Memberships, WFH Meals, Internet Stipend and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

US payroll operationsequity compensation processingpayroll tax compliancemulti-state payrollgarnishmentspayroll reconciliationspayroll journal entriesaudit readinessautomation initiativesprocess improvements

Soft Skills

customer servicecommunication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailcollaborationproactive problem-solvingability to thrive in ambiguityleadershipcross-functional collaborationdocumentation

Certifications

CPPFPC