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We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Manager, Payroll, to lead and manage our global payroll strategy at Coursera. This individual will be responsible for ensuring payroll compliance, accuracy, and efficiency, while serving as a key partner to our internal Finance, People Operations, and Legal teams. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in global payroll management, a strong understanding of payroll regulations, and the ability to provide strategic direction for the payroll function. Analytical and methodical, this leader will have a proven background in payroll administration and regulatory compliance, with a specific focus on the Americas region.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as the Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing strategic oversight and governance of global payroll policies, processes, and controls, with deep expertise in payroll requirements across the Americas and working knowledge to support APAC and EMEA payroll processing
Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for the U.S. and Canada, with responsibility expanding to LATAM as our footprint grows, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery
Drive the implementation, standardization, and continuous optimization of global payroll processes and controls, partnering closely with APAC/EMEA payroll management and our outsourced vendor to ensure worldwide alignment
Own the review and approval of payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly payroll variance analysis as part of the month-end and quarter-end close. Collaborate with APAC/EMEA payroll management to adopt and implement consistent operating procedures and with the compensation accounting team for related payroll accounting matters
Manage external payroll vendor relationships and collaborate cross-functionally with People Operations, Stock Administration, and Finance to support effective payroll administration
Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members, fostering high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including global payroll exposure and at least 3 years in a management role
Experience managing payroll in a publicly traded company, including equity transactions and compliance with SOX requirements
In-depth knowledge of payroll laws and best practices across North America and LATAM
exposure to EMEA and APAC payroll practices is a plus
Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, ADP SmartCompliance, and/or EY Payroll Operate
Nice to have:
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or equivalent international payroll certification
Proven expertise in payroll accounting, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger impacts
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels and work cross-functionally
Advanced Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
Experience with NetSuite and Fidelity (or other ERP and stock administration platforms)
Experience supporting payroll system implementations and integrations
What we offer:
competitive, zone-based pay aligned to your location, experience, and role level
comprehensive health and wellness benefits
bonus and RSU equity programs
global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are