Payroll Manager

The Payroll Manager will lead end-to-end payroll operations across the United States and United Kingdom, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely pay for all employees. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and external providers to scale payroll operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end payroll processing for US and UK employee populations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness; Maintain full compliance with US federal, state, and local payroll tax/reporting and UK HMRC regulations, statutory reporting, and pension obligations; Serve as primary point of escalation for payroll discrepancies, audits, and employee inquiries; Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability; Ensure proper internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness; Stay current on evolving payroll legislation in both the US and UK

Requirements

6+ years of experience leading global payroll operations, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth environment; Demonstrated experience managing multi-country payroll; Expert-level understanding of US federal, state, and local payroll compliance (multi-state tax withholding, wage and hour law, garnishments, unemployment insurance); Expert-level understanding of UK statutory compliance (PAYE, NIC, HMRC reporting, SSP, SMP/SPP, pension auto-enrolment); Familiarity with UK year-end processes (P60, P11D, Final FPS) and IR35/off-payroll working rules; Hands-on experience with Workday or other large HCM/payroll systems; Strong Excel/data analysis skills for reconciliations, reporting, and audits; Clear, concise communicator able to translate complex payroll regulations; Comfortable managing external vendor and advisor relationships; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Proactively identifies compliance risks and recommends practical solutions; Detail-oriented with high accuracy; High level of integrity and discretion; Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice to have

Direct exposure to both US and UK payroll cycles; ADP Workforce Now and CloudPay experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan with company match; Short-term and long-term disability coverage; Basic life insurance; Well-being benefits and perks; Up to 12 scheduled paid holidays per calendar year; One Thrive Day off per quarter; Flexible Time Off (FTO); Bonus and equity awards (eligibility determined by performance and terms of applicable plans)