[Hiring] Payroll Operations Manager @Time Doctor

Role Description

We’re looking for a Payroll Operations Manager to own and professionalize our end-to-end global payroll function. We operate a 140-person distributed workforce across multiple countries, currencies, employment types, and payment platforms. This role is responsible for building a structured, accurate, and audit-ready global payroll operation.

Who We're Looking For

• We are NOT looking for:
  • Payroll processors who only run cycles without improving systems or controls
  • Candidates who rely fully on automated tools and struggle in semi-manual environments
  • People who wait for perfect inputs instead of proactively identifying and fixing gaps
• We ARE looking for:
  • A true owner of payroll who takes accountability for accuracy and timeliness
  • Someone who can bring structure to complex, multi-country payroll operations
  • A detail-oriented operator who catches errors before they happen
  • A systems thinker who builds scalable processes, not just executes tasks
  • Someone who collaborates effectively across HR, Finance, and leadership

What You’ll Do

• End-to-End Payroll Ownership
  • Own the complete global payroll lifecycle (HR inputs → payroll calculation → platform upload → reconciliation → reporting).
  • Manage bi-monthly payroll cycles and monthly exceptions, ensuring accurate and on-time payments for employees and contractors.
  • Develop structured payroll calendars, submission deadlines, and clear ownership across stakeholders.
• Global Multi-Platform Payroll Execution
  • Manage payroll distribution across Wise, Payoneer, Deel, and Gusto.
  • Prepare and validate platform-specific CSV uploads, ensuring correct formatting and compliance.
  • Reconcile payments post-disbursement and ensure funding accuracy across all systems.
• Payroll Process Governance & Internal Controls
  • Design and implement payroll validation checkpoints to prevent errors and missed inputs.
  • Build structured HR-to-Finance payroll submission controls covering onboarding, offboarding, salary updates, bonuses, commissions, and reimbursements.
  • Improve data integrity between BambooHR and payroll models.
  • Develop and document standardized payroll SOPs to reduce operational risk and improve consistency.
• Multi-Currency & Global Payroll Management
  • Manage payroll across multiple currencies and jurisdictions.
  • Validate exchange rates and ensure currency accuracy.
  • Handle different worker types including employees, contractors, hourly workers, and monthly-paid exceptions.
  • Maintain structured payroll models in Google Sheets.
• Variable Compensation & Adjustments
  • Own commissions and bonus calculations end-to-end.
  • Validate inputs with Sales and department leaders.
  • Ensure accurate and timely variable compensation payouts.
  • Maintain supporting schedules and audit documentation.
• Payroll Reconciliation & Financial Reporting
  • Prepare bi-monthly payroll reconciliations.
  • Tie payroll outputs to budgets and department allocations.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll variances.
  • Maintain payroll accrual schedules for month-end close.
  • Update department budgets post-payroll to improve leadership visibility.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Experience managing payroll for 100+ employees
• Experience in multi-country, multi-currency payroll environments
• Experience running payroll without fully automated systems
• Strong background in payroll reconciliations and internal controls
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel
• Strong cross-functional communication skills
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and process-driven mindset
• Experience working in remote or distributed teams

Preferred

• Experience scaling payroll in high-growth environments
• Experience implementing payroll systems
• Exposure to multi-entity or acquisition environments
• SaaS industry experience

Success in This Role

• Payroll errors reduced to near zero
• Structured payroll submission timeline implemented with HR
• Documented and standardized global payroll operating procedures established
• Clean, accurate, and timely payroll reconciliations every cycle
• Improved labor budget visibility for department leaders
• Clear roadmap for payroll automation and scalability

Benefits

• 100% remote and async-first
• Mission-driven company shaping the future of work
• Strong product-market fit with tens of thousands of users (and growing)
• Collaborative, humble, high-performing team
• Competitive pay + 30+ days of paid time off

Our Hiring Approach

• This is a full-time, 100% remote role.
• Equal opportunity employer — we deeply value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
• We hire globally. Depending on your location, you may join as a full-time employee or contractor. Our Talent Attraction team will walk you through all the details during your first interview.

Who are we?

We’re a global team building the future of workforce analytics, focused on visibility, trust, performance, and growth. Our mission is to empower people and companies to thrive in the modern world of work, while giving business leaders the confidence to scale.

We’re a fully remote, async-first company with 140+ team members across 35+ countries. We collaborate across time zones and cultures and value thoughtful, data-informed decision-making. We’re looking for globally minded people who want to help shape the future of work through data, trust, and empowered leadership.