[Hiring] Global Payroll Manager @Datassential

Role Description

We're hiring a Global Payroll Manager to run payroll end to end for about 190 employees across the US, Canada, France, and the UK. This role is 100% remote and open to candidates in the United States.

• Process and manage payroll in Rippling for the US and Canada (semi-monthly) and France and the UK (monthly).
• Review every run for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance, and manage corrections as needed (off-cycle runs, retroactive adjustments, reversals).
• Reconcile payrolls and validate benefits deductions and contributions for accuracy.
• Gather and validate inputs for irregular earnings, including bonus, commission, severance, and hourly pay.
• Regularly review expense reimbursement requests in line with policy and sync them to our ERP for appropriate accounting.
• Own state tax registrations and coordinate between states and Rippling as we hire in new locations.
• Manage unemployment claims and garnishments, with support from HR.
• Partner with HR to oversee 401(k) and pension programs, ensuring all contributions are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with plan requirements.
• Assist HR with workers' compensation audits and other payroll-related audits.
• Stay current on payroll laws and tax regulations in every jurisdiction where we operate.
• Manage relationships with vendors and government agencies for payroll taxes and filings.
• Support year-end activities (W-2s, T4s and Relevé 1s, P60s, etc.).
• Answer employee questions about pay and deductions with clarity and care.
• Lead process improvement and automation in Rippling, including reporting, workflows, and integrations.
• Protect employee data confidentiality and security across all payroll systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including U.S. payroll management.
• Experience with more than one payroll processing system.
• Experience running payroll in at least one other country (Canada, U.K., EMEA, or similar).
• Deep understanding of payroll compliance, multi-state tax registration, filing, and reporting requirements.
• Experience reconciling payroll and resolving corrections.
• Deep familiarity with employee benefit types in the US and internationally, and how each flows through payroll.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related business field (strongly preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organized across multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, including with HR and Finance.

Requirements

• Hands-on Rippling experience.
• Experience in a high-growth SaaS or tech company.
• Experience with HRIS or accounting/ERP integrations.
• A CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent certification.

Benefits

• Eligibility for Annual performance-linked bonus.
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including a no cost employee-only plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
• Unlimited PTO, recharge days, and Christmas through New Year break.
• Wellness Reimbursement or HQ Gym access.
• Employee remote stipend.