Payroll Manager, KAYAK

KAYAK

Location:
United States, Norwalk

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

125000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This position will report directly to OpenTable’s Senior Director, Risk & Controls and Payroll. We will count on the Payroll Manager - International to foster a culture of excellence and strong collaboration, elevate OpenTable’s Payroll’s function, build and develop future proof processes, and proactively guide the business to operate successfully in an increasingly complex Payroll environment. The ideal candidate is curious and agile, has a strong growth mindset, sense of ownership and accountability, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Job Responsibility:

Ensure payroll is paid in a timely and accurate manner for multiple countries and frequencies
Oversee payroll processing operations for international operations
Calculate and report tax liabilities
Manage payroll tax reporting system processes
Manage multiple payroll vendors
Manage queries via Zendesk Management system for payroll queries
Researching law and regulations regarding taxes and payroll withholding procedures
Assist with the preparation of special reports for senior management
Point person for all payroll tax notices and regulatory payroll audits
Ensure correct taxation of payroll & benefits according to country-specific regulations
Build strong relationships with Finance, HROps, Legal and FP&A teams
Develop and lead a successful International Payroll Team
Assist and consult on ad-hoc projects
Advise senior management and business leads on tax related matters

Requirements:

A minimum of six years of recent hands-on payroll experience with multi-national payrolls
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred
Professional payroll certification is preferred
Three years of experience managing a team
Two years of hands-on CloudPay experience
Advanced level Excel skills and experience managing large data sets
Strong knowledge of payroll protocols, particularly with Federal and Social contributions
Process-first approach is must
Excellent interpersonal skills in managing processes and cross-functional relationships
Ability to maintain data confidentiality with a strong sense of professional integrity
Highly analytical with extraordinary organization and prioritization skills and a proven ability to meet hard deadlines
Strong dedication to customer service and ability to communicate concisely, both written and verbally
Dedicated, flexible, and assertive, with a creative approach to problem-solving

What we offer:

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Focus on mental health and well-being: Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Company-wide week off a year
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Focus on your career growth: Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Competitive retirement and health plans

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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