Senior Manager, Global Payroll

Flight Itinerary (About The Role)

We are looking to onboard a Global Payroll Manager to join the crew at FLYR! This individual will support the overall FLYR organization by providing strategic direction of the payroll function, while also being a major contributor to the FLYR culture.

What Your Journey Will Look Like (Responsibilities)

• Lead the US and international payroll transformation efforts, including automation and building for scale 


• Drive improvements and efficiencies by partnering closely with People Operations and other teams to establish best practices for global payroll


• Maximize the effectiveness of technologies and supporting processes to drive continuous improvement and change initiatives


• Own and oversee all payroll processing worldwide.  This includes all payroll processing functions for both hourly and salaried payroll including variable compensation and equity transactions


• Manage day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring payrolls are reviewed thoroughly with appropriate updates and submitted accurately/timely and paid according to the payroll schedule.


• Manage and own all monthly, quarterly, and yearly tasks in addition to year-end procedures including but not limited to reconciliation and posting of journal entries, payroll reconciliations between the accounting system and benefits providers, tax form preparations, etc.


• Coordinate with the payroll provider(s) regarding any required filings, payments, nuances, and/or updates of payroll tax matters for the US, EMEA, and APAC regions inclusive of proper documentation of these changes.


• Manage and coordinate payroll registrations for new jurisdictions, maintain login details, and de-activation steps as needed.


• Ensure compliance with all corporate and country-specific policies and procedures


• Develop and maintain payroll policies, processes, and related internal controls and ensure global regulatory compliance


• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise on best practices for payroll policies and processes including automation and systems.


• Coach, mentor, and develop the payroll team to ensure operational excellence and team member engagement while working cross-functionally with finance, People Team, and business leadership to ensure operational alignment


• Ability to prioritize, manage, identify improvements and follow through on crucial Payroll Department initiatives such as processes, recurring tasks, and projects with minimal supervision and guidance.


• Lead all payroll external audit activities including audits in relation to the Accounting and HR department.


• Support pre-deal due diligence on M&A projects and surface possible issues and challenges


• Oversee post-deal payroll setup, integrations, and business process activities. 

What To Pack For This Trip (Qualifications)

• Minimum Experience: 10+ years of experience in payroll operations, with specific experience in a global, multi-national company


• Previous management experience is required.


• Experience building and scaling a payroll function


• Extensive system experience, including leading payroll implementations at a domestic and global scale


• Workday HCM experience preferred


• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance


• Expertise in both US and global payroll processes including payroll compliance


• Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills


• Flexible - able to perform and deliver exceptional results under high pressure


• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field


• Experience with Paylocity, ADP, CloudPay, and/or other similar payroll systems


• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency using Excel or Google Sheets (Vlookups, and Pivot tables)


• Ability to excel in hyper-growth environments; versatile, capable of managing multiple projects and tasks


• CPP preferred

First-Class Amenities

• Regular employment contract


• Equity in Series D startup with high growth potential


• Flexible working hours


• Complimentary Breakfast/Lunch (in-office)


• Sports card


• Medical care


• Life Insurance


• Top-quality tech equipment


• Annual educational fund


• English classes


• Many more!