Sr Payroll Manager

Payroll ManagerOur client is a rapidly growing, private technology company with a global workforce and a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and employee experience. With employees across North America and international markets, the organization offers a collaborative environment where payroll, finance, and HR leaders play a strategic role in supporting continued growth and expansion.Lead end-to-end payroll operations for 400+ employees across the U.S. and multiple international locations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.Partner with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to manage domestic and global payroll activities, resolve issues, and maintain a positive employee experience.Oversee payroll compliance, tax reporting, audits, reconciliations, and payroll-related accounting activities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and international regulations.Reconcile payroll data to the general ledger, analyze payroll liabilities, and develop reporting and analytics that support financial and operational decision-making.Administer employee equity and stock compensation programs, including the payroll and tax treatment of grants, vesting events, and other equity transactions.Maintain and improve payroll policies, procedures, controls, and documentation while ensuring data integrity across payroll and HR systems.Support business growth initiatives, including payroll integration efforts related to acquisitions, organizational changes, and system implementations.Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance controls, leverage technology, and improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.Serve as a trusted resource to employees and leadership on payroll, tax, compliance, and equity compensation matters, providing guidance and recommendations as needed.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including responsibility for both U.S. and international payrolls.Experience with NAMELY a must!!Strong understanding of multi-country payroll regulations and compliance requirements.Experience working with HRIS and payroll platforms, including payroll audits and reporting.Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.Hands-on experience administering equity compensation programs and related payroll tax requirements.Proven ability to document, implement, and improve payroll processes and controls.Experience creating complex reconciliations, reports, and financial analyses.Hybrid work arrangement with three in-office days per week.Competitive compensation package and opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing international organization.