Payroll Initiatives Lead

Skills

About the Role

You will lead payroll initiatives beyond day-to-day processing, including payroll integrations for global M&A transactions. You will partner with acquired companies to complete final payrolls, integrate employees into payroll systems, close legacy systems, and improve global payment capabilities. You will work across Payroll, Finance, Tax, Legal, People and Equity to strengthen controls and automate processes. The role is hybrid in San Francisco, 3 days per week in the office.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive payroll operations experience
• Strong knowledge of global payroll regulations and best practices
• Experience leading M&A payroll integrations
• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll or other large HCM/global payroll systems
• Ability to manage priorities independently under tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, HR or related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll integrations for global M&A transactions from transition planning through stabilization
• Partner with acquired companies to complete final payrolls accurately and on time
• Integrate acquired employees into payroll systems, processes, and controls
• Oversee closure of legacy payroll systems and ensure compliant year-end processing
• Develop global payment-processing capabilities
• Lead global payroll system and provider integrations
• Partner across Payroll, Finance, Tax, Legal, People, Equity and other teams
• Identify risks, strengthen controls, and automate repeatable processes

Benefits

• Equity
• Performance-related bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA employer contributions
• Pre-tax Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Paid medical and caregiver leave up to 8 weeks
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees
• 13+ paid company holidays and company office closures
• Paid sick or safe time
• Mental health and wellness support
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
• Annual learning and development stipend
• Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits
• Relocation support
• Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends