Global Payroll Manager

TL;DR

Global Payroll Manager: Own end-to-end payroll across multi-entity, multi-currency, multi-regulatory environments with an accent on US multi-state payroll, UK PAYE, Canadian remittances, Singapore CPF, and UAE WPS compliance. Focus on building auditable, scalable payroll workflows with accurate tax filings, variable compensation cycles, and vendor/EOR coordination.

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA)

Salary: $127K – $172K (Offers Equity)

Company

Writer builds an end-to-end platform for enterprise AI agents grounded in company data.

What you will do

• Run end-to-end payroll execution for active entities and pay schedules, including US multi-state payroll, UK PAYE (HMRC filings, National Insurance, pension auto-enrolment), Canada (federal/provincial remittances, ROE, CPP/EI), Singapore (CPF, MOM compliance, IR8A), UAE (WPS, gratuity), and contractor payroll.
• Coordinate with EOR providers and third-party payroll vendors: validate invoices vs. actuals, resolve discrepancies, and ensure an auditable workflow.
• Process payroll payments and support finance with general ledger journals, month-end reconciliations, and variance analysis; ensure payroll liabilities and accruals are reflected accurately across entities.
• Manage cycle-by-cycle processing for variable compensation, partnering with Finance and Revenue Operations to ensure correct timing, accuracy, and tax withholding.
• Stay ahead of evolving payroll tax requirements across all jurisdictions and manage international equivalents (e.g., W-2, P60, P45, T4) with on-time monthly/quarterly/annual filings.
• Lead new country payroll setup for Payroll operations (systems configuration, testing, and end-to-end cycle execution) and build scalable workflows that integrate with Finance and HR systems.

Requirements

• 6–10+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a high-growth global technology company.
• Strong command of US multi-state payroll with multi-frequency schedules and state-specific compliance.
• International payroll experience across at least two of: UK, Canada, Singapore, UAE.
• Experience managing EOR and third-party payroll vendors, including invoice/output validation and vendor accountability.
• Regulatory expertise and proactive compliance instincts for evolving payroll tax requirements.
• Strong systems proficiency and analytical rigor with excellent documentation and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous PTO plus company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid parental leave for all parents (16 weeks) and fertility/family planning support.
• US benefits include HSA (company contribution) and flexible spending account options (including dependent FSA).
• Well-being and learning & development stipends, plus company off-sites and team off-sites.
• Competitive compensation with company stock options and 401(k).

Hiring process

• Interviews focused on payroll scope, compliance, and experience coordinating EOR/vendor workflows.
• Discussion of how you build scalable, auditable payroll processes and partner with Finance/HR.