Sr. Manager, Global Payroll

Eightfold•,

2d•$125,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Sr. Manager, Global Payroll, you will lead Eightfold's global payroll function, owning strategy, operations, compliance, and the team that powers it all. You'll manage a team while partnering closely with Finance, HR, Legal, and senior leadership to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across all international entities. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of operational excellence, people development, and global scale.

Requirements

10+ years of payroll experience, with at least 4+ years managing payroll operations.
2+ years of experience in a people management role.
Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment
Deep expertise in US federal and state payroll tax requirements; experience with India payroll strongly preferred
Hands-on experience with enterprise payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Paylocity, or comparable platforms
Hands-on experience with payroll accounting, GL reconciliation, and internal controls
Experience operating in a high-growth technology or SaaS company
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple geographies and time zones
Executive-level communication skills — able to translate complex payroll matters for non-payroll audiences

Nice To Haves

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification
Experience with equity payroll and equity administration platforms (Carta, Morgan Stanley Shareworks)
Familiarity with SOX compliance and payroll-related audit processes
Experience scaling payroll operations during periods of rapid international expansion

Responsibilities

Currently oversee one payroll specialist; as the company scales globally, you’ll build and mentor the payroll team structure, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
Set clear goals, provide ongoing coaching, and conduct performance reviews to support team growth and accountability
Lead resolution of complex payroll issues, including hands-on investigation of reconciliation variances, tax discrepancies, and month-end/year-end close exceptions. You'll regularly jump in alongside the team to troubleshoot system issues, validate data accuracy, and mentor through examples
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across the US, India, and other international entities, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery every cycle
Manage relationships with all payroll vendors, in-country partners, and third-party processors; hold partners accountable to SLAs
Partner with HR and Finance to manage payroll-impacting events including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and equity transactions
Lead month-end payroll accounting close, including GL account reconciliation (payroll liability accounts, tax accounts, cash disbursement)
Validate payroll accrual calculations and ensure proper period cutoff
Partner with technical team on audit support: prepare schedules and coordinate with auditors
Review and approve gross-to-net calculations, tax withholding accuracy, and benefit deductions on a sample basis each cycle
Ensure compliance with local tax, labor, and statutory regulations across all jurisdictions; proactively monitor regulatory changes and implement required updates
Develop and maintain payroll policies, process documentation, and internal controls in support of SOX compliance
Define and execute the roadmap for payroll operations, driving automation, scalability, and process improvements
Evaluate, implement, and optimize payroll technology solutions to support the company's growth trajectory
Collaborate cross-functionally on equity administration (RSUs, stock options), benefits reconciliation, and workforce planning
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR, Finance, and Legal leadership on all payroll-related matters
Present payroll metrics, trends, and risk areas to senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence
Champion a positive employee experience by ensuring payroll inquiries are handled with professionalism and care