Global Payroll Manager

Datassential•,

9h•$115,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Datassential is hiring a Global Payroll Manager to run end-to-end payroll for approximately 190 employees across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. Payroll is processed semi-monthly in the United States and Canada and monthly in France and the UK, using Rippling. The role reviews payroll for accuracy, manages corrections, reconciles payroll to the books, and works closely with HR and Finance each cycle. It is 100% remote and open to candidates residing in the United States who are authorized to work there. The manager will own payroll across four countries, improve payroll processes, reporting, and workflows, and support the Rippling integration with the company’s ERP. The role reports to the CFO during onboarding and transitions to reporting to the Controller within six months.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive payroll experience, including U.S. payroll management.
Experience using more than one payroll processing system.
Experience running payroll in at least one other country, such as Canada, the UK, or EMEA.
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 United States and internationally, and how they flow through payroll.
Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized across multiple deadlines.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, including when working with HR and Finance.
Authorized to work in the United States and currently residing there.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related business field (strongly preferred).
Hands-on Rippling experience.
Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
Experience with HRIS or accounting/ERP integrations.
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Process and manage semi-monthly payroll in Rippling for the United States and Canada and monthly payroll for France and the United Kingdom.
Review each payroll run for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance; manage off-cycle runs, retroactive adjustments, reversals, and other corrections.
Reconcile payroll and validate benefit deductions and contributions against enrollments and carrier or provider invoices; coordinate with HR, which owns benefits administration.
Gather and validate inputs for irregular earnings, including bonuses, commissions, severance, and hourly pay, in coordination with the teams calculating them.
Review expense reimbursement requests in accordance with policy and sync them to the ERP for appropriate accounting.
Own state tax registrations and coordinate with states and Rippling as the company hires in new locations.
Manage unemployment claims and garnishments with support from HR.
Partner with HR to oversee 401(k) and pension programs and ensure contributions are accurate, timely, and compliant with plan requirements.
Assist HR with workers’ compensation audits and other payroll-related audits.
Stay current on payroll laws and tax regulations in each operating jurisdiction.
Manage relationships with payroll-tax and filing vendors and government agencies.
Support year-end activities, including W-2s, T4s, Relevé 1s, and P60s.
Respond clearly and thoughtfully to employee questions about pay and deductions.
Lead payroll process improvement and automation in Rippling, including reporting, workflows, and integrations.
Protect employee data confidentiality and security across payroll systems.