Payroll Manager

About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a fast-growing technology company with a global footprint spanning the United States, Singapore, Germany, Ireland, Cyprus, and Italy. We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to own end-to-end global payroll operations in a hands-on leadership capacity.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building compliance frameworks, managing complex multi-jurisdiction payroll cycles, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure payroll runs with precision and scalability. You will serve as the subject matter expert on payroll tax and statutory compliance across all covered geographies and work closely with Finance, Accounting, and People Operations to support month-end close, audit readiness, and equity-related payroll events.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing across the US (multi-state) and international entities in Singapore, Germany, Ireland, Cyprus, and Italy — ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery each cycle
• Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and in-country service providers; hold them accountable to SLAs and quality standards
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related matters across Finance, Accounting, HR, and Legal
• Handle off-cycle payrolls, manual calculations, retroactive adjustments, and termination runs
• Maintain deep, current knowledge of payroll tax obligations in each covered jurisdiction — federal/state/local in the US and statutory requirements internationally
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all payroll tax returns, year-end forms (W-2, P60, IR8A equivalents), and local employer statutory filings
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across all jurisdictions; assess impact and implement required changes proactively
• Partner with Tax and Legal on cross-border employment structures, shadow payrolls, and treaty-related matters
• Support external payroll audits, tax authority inquiries, and statutory inspections
• Process and reconcile equity-related payroll events including RSU vesting, ESPP purchase cycles, NQ exercises, and ISO exercises
• Ensure proper tax withholding and reporting for stock transactions across all jurisdictions
• Monitor integrations and manual business processes between HRIS and payroll systems
• Audit input data, validate outputs, and maintain strong internal controls around payroll authorization and data integrity
• Support month-end close: prepare payroll journal entries, headcount reconciliations, accruals, and benefits reconciliations
• Identify and drive process improvements — automate where possible, document where critical, and eliminate manual workarounds
• Respond to employee escalations and payroll inquiries promptly and with clarity

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of progressive payroll experience in a multi-country environment; at least 2 years in a lead or manager capacity
• Deep working knowledge of US payroll tax (federal, state, local) — multi-state required; experience with CA, NY, or WA is a plus
• Direct, hands-on experience processing payroll in at least two of the following: Singapore (CPF, IRAS IR8A), Germany (Lohnsteuer, SV contributions), Ireland (PAYE/PRSI/USC/ASC), Cyprus (PAYE, GHS contributions), or Italy (INPS, IRPEF, busta paga)
• Proficiency with Workday HCM/Payroll or equivalent global processor; strong Excel/Google Sheets skills required
• Track record of managing payroll tax filings, year-end reconciliations, and statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously
• Experience processing equity-related payroll transactions (RSU, ESPP, NQ, ISO) in a public company environment
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong reconciliation instincts
• Clear, direct communicator who can translate complex payroll mechanics for a non-payroll audience
• Comfortable in a lean, high-velocity environment where you own outcomes end-to-end with limited hand-holding

Preferred Qualifications:

• APAC payroll experience beyond Singapore (e.g., Japan, South Korea, Australia, or India)
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent international credential
• Experience supporting payroll for a company that went through rapid international expansion or M&A
• Prior exposure to NetSuite in a payroll accounting context

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our experienced recruiting team will review your profile and conduct an initial screening to ensure alignment with the role requirements. If we determine you're a strong match, we will submit your candidacy to our client for their consideration and guide you through their interview process.

Important: Please apply exclusively through Get A Job.ai and do not contact the client directly. All communication regarding this opportunity should go through our recruiting team to ensure a smooth and professional process for all parties.

Pay

Compensation details for this role have not been disclosed to Get A Job.ai at this time. Our team will discuss pay structure and total compensation during the screening process based on your experience and location.

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity recruiter. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.