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We are looking for an experienced senior manager of payroll to support our client in San Francisco, California. This long-term contract position will oversee complex payroll initiatives, strengthen operational consistency, and partner across functions to ensure accurate, compliant payroll delivery in a fast-paced multinational environment. The role is ideal for a leader who can guide large-scale payroll programs, improve processes, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders while maintaining strict standards for data privacy and accuracy.
Job Responsibility
Drive major payroll initiatives that support the modernization of global payroll operations and help align multiple providers within a more unified delivery model
Oversee payroll system implementation activities from early planning and requirement definition through testing, validation, deployment, and post-launch stabilization
Work closely with technical teams to support the design and rollout of numerous integrations between third-party applications and the global payroll platform
Evaluate proposed payroll workflows to confirm regional and country-specific obligations are addressed before new processes are adopted
Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, IT, and external service providers to verify payroll data integrity and resolve discrepancies efficiently
Coordinate the migration of payroll information from legacy environments into new platforms or related data repositories, including reconciliation and quality checks
Create and maintain clear payroll procedures, internal controls, and policy documentation to support compliance and standardized operations
Promote successful adoption of new tools and ways of working through training, stakeholder communication, and change management efforts
Prepare status updates, operational summaries, and project reporting for leadership while safeguarding confidential employee and payroll information
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
10+ years of payroll experience, including substantial leadership responsibility within a high-growth, high-volume multinational organization
Demonstrated success managing full-cycle payroll operations across domestic and international environments
Hands-on experience leading payroll transformation programs or large system implementations with strong focus on execution and user adoption
Deep knowledge of stock-related payroll matters, including RSUs and stock options
Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
High level of accuracy, sound judgment with confidential data, and commitment to process improvement and standardization
Nice to have
Experience with enterprise payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Dayforce, Workday, or similar systems
What we offer
medical
vision
dental
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible)
paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
paid holidays
Choice Time Off (CTO) up to 13 days per calendar year