Senior Payroll Manager, US

RingCentral•Belmont, CA

1d•$150,100 - $183,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Payroll Manager, US is a key leadership position within the Finance organization. This role reports to the Director of Global Payroll and leads a high-performing team of payroll professionals located in the US and Philippines. The Senior Payroll Manager will oversee all aspects of US payroll operations for our rapidly growing company — driving timely, accurate, and compliant payroll, improving end-to-end processes, and ensuring seamless integration with enterprise systems including UKG and Workday. The ideal candidate is a strategic and tactical leader who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to drive results.

Requirements

7+ years of experience leading US payroll operations at a public, multinational high-tech company
Hands-on experience with UKG (UltiPro/UKG Pro) and Workday Payroll — both platforms required
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
Strong working knowledge of multi-state and federal payroll, tax, and wage and hour laws
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and team management skills
Strong analytical skills including flux analysis on P&L and Balance Sheet
Experience with ADP Smart Tax Compliance, ADP Workforce Now, Dayforce or similar payroll platforms is a plus
Experience implementing or upgrading large-scale payroll systems strongly preferred
Experience with stock transactions related to payroll reporting and tax withholdings
Understanding of payroll journal entries and GL account reconciliations
Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance; CPA or MBA a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Resourceful, innovative, detail-oriented, with a can-do attitude
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, data-driven, and rapidly evolving organization

Responsibilities

Lead the US payroll function with a team of skilled payroll professionals, supporting a growing global workforce across the US and Philippines
Manage and oversee global payroll processing using UKG and Workday Payroll, including biweekly, semi-monthly, and commission cycles
Ensure accurate and timely payroll for all states in compliance with federal, state, and local tax and labor regulations, including variable pay, stock, supplemental, and off-cycle pay runs
Manage monthly and quarterly payroll close activities; prepare management reporting decks and GL journal entries
Responsible for timely and accurate accounting for all employee compensation and balance sheet reconciliations
Set up and manage payroll in new states, providing input to payroll service providers, reviewing and approving payrolls
Apply for tax IDs for new jurisdictions and maintain tax information using ADP Smart Compliance
Manage the transmission of data files for FSA, HSA, and 401K plans
Perform Quarter/Year-End reconciliation of payroll and stock transactions; manage W-2 processing accuracy
Drive cross-functional collaboration with HR, HRIS, Benefits, Compensation, Stock, Finance, Tax, and Legal teams
Ensure smooth integration with ancillary systems, including UKG Workforce Management, Workday, and NetSuite ERP
Document and enforce internal controls in compliance with SOX procedures; support quarterly and annual external audit requests
Manage internal and external payroll audits and relationships with external payroll providers
Develop and maintain payroll policies, calendars, checklists, process maps, and procedural documentation
Drive special projects including system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and process improvements
Mentor, develop, hire, and train staff; develop and report on key payroll metrics
Respond to employee payroll inquiries with urgency, empathy, and accuracy
Support management on ad hoc, scalability, and acquisition-related projects

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) and Commuter benefits
Voluntary supplemental health coverage and life insurance
401K match and ESPP
Paid time off and paid sick leave
Paid parental and pregnancy leave
Family-forming benefits (IVF, Preservation, Adoption etc.)
Emergency backup care (Child/Adult/Pets)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available 24/7
Free legal services that provide legal advice, document creation and estate planning
Employee bonus referral program
Student loan refinancing assistance
Employee 1:1 coaching, perks and discounts program