Senior Manager Payroll

AI infrastructure company that builds and operates large-scale compute and data-center infrastructure for frontier AI workloads.

New York City, United States
About Fluidstack

Fluidstack deploys AI compute infrastructure, including custom data centers and large-scale compute capacity, for AI labs, governments, and enterprises.

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About the Role

You will own and scale global payroll across accounting and operations. You will build payroll systems, processes, and team infrastructure for a growing international workforce. You will ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across jurisdictions while partnering with Finance, Legal, HR, and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of progressive payroll experience
  • At least 3 years of senior or leadership experience overseeing multi-country payroll operations
  • Payroll accounting expertise, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close
  • Experience managing payroll across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States
  • Knowledge of local tax, labor, and statutory compliance requirements
  • Experience improving payroll processes and systems in a high-growth or scaling company
  • Proficiency with payroll platforms and HRIS integrations
  • Experience partnering with Finance and Accounting to ensure payroll data integrity and support audits
  • CPP or equivalent certification
  • Experience establishing payroll operations in new countries or regions
  • Knowledge of equity-compensation payroll treatment
  • Experience at a high-growth startup or technology company
  • Knowledge of employer-of-record and contractor payroll models

Responsibilities

  • Own and scale the global payroll function across accounting and operations
  • Build payroll systems, processes, and team infrastructure
  • Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across operating jurisdictions
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, and executive stakeholders on payroll operations

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Retirement or pension plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Generous PTO
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