Sr. Manager, Global Payroll

• Oversee all aspects of Dialpad’s global payroll, ensuring 100% accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Serve as the subject matter expert and final escalation point for all payroll issues
• Lead quarter-end and year-end payroll processes, including tax reporting, compliance filings, and W-2/equivalent statement delivery globally
• Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and labor laws
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOX-compliant internal controls, documentation, and governance frameworks
• Manage and/or support payroll-related audits
• Oversee tax registrations, amendments, and adjustments globally
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams
• Own the month-end close activities for payroll
• Drive strategic initiatives such as payroll system operational and reporting upgrades, workflow automation, and expansion into new countries/entities
• Embrace and lead AI transformation within the Payroll organization
• Lead a high-performing team of payroll specialists

• 10+ years of experience in payroll management
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing global payroll operations
• Strong proficiency with Workday Payroll software (3+ years)
• Expertise in US multi-state tax regulations and labor laws
• Solid understanding of international payroll practices (specifically Canada, EMEA, and APAC)
• Proven experience in managing and developing high-performing teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in public or pre-IPO environments with a strong command of SOX controls and IPO readiness preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex formulas)
• Ability to translate raw data into actionable financial insights
• Strong working knowledge of the payroll implications for equity-based compensation
• A track record of successfully managing and scaling teams in a fast-paced, high-growth setting

Proven experience in public or pre-IPO environments with a strong command of SOX controls and IPO readiness

• Competitive benefits and perks
• Robust training program
• Inclusive office environment
• Recognized Great Place to Work culture