Senior Manager of Payroll Operations - Global

Summary

As the Senior Manager of Payroll Operations - Global, you will lead our global payroll operations team as we expand into new countries and scale the company beyond $1 billion in revenue. This role will be responsible for working collaboratively with our broader People and Culture and Payroll teams to ensure payroll is completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with local laws. In addition, we will look to this role to continue driving innovation and efficiency through the automation of payroll processes within Workday and integrated ancillary systems.

What You'll Do

• Manages the global payroll operations team, including equity-related payroll processes

• Contributes to and leads the execution of the strategic direction for the payroll process while meeting key controls and payroll compliance

• Reviews and audits payroll prepared by staff and third-party providers to ensure compliance with in-house policies, tax laws, and statutory regulations.

• Consults, partners with, and provides guidance to the People Business Partners and People Operations on Workiva payroll practices and employee impact

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust global payroll policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

• Transform processes to improve the payroll experience for team members by leveraging AI and other tools.

• Monitor, evaluate, and manage changing legal, tax, and regulatory demands and their effects on processes and procedures

• Ensures tax, audit, and accounting expectations and obligations are fulfilled accurately by required deadlines

• Leads and supports broad-based payroll-related projects and initiatives (e.g., system enhancements, new country setup, et al.)

• Provide support to our stock plan administrators in managing the local payroll tax

• Leverage payroll data and analytics to provide strategic insights that inform business decisions, optimize resource allocation, and contribute to Workiva's competitive advantage.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and point of contact for escalations and various ad hoc requests

• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

• 8+ years of experience in payroll operations, preferably in a public company

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage a high-performing team

• Ability to interact and build trusted advisor relationships with key internal and external business partners, including senior leadership

• Self-motivated with a strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvement

• The ability to work successfully in a high-energy, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment is necessary

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines

• Experience with multi-national payroll operations.

• Experience with the following systems is preferred (Workday, CloudPay, OneSource Virtual, Shareworks, Deel)

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• A high level of confidentiality, judgment, and discretion

Travel Requirements and Working Conditions

• 10% Travel for internal meetings

• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

How You'll Be Rewarded

A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.