Global Senior Manager Payroll

About Glean

We’re on a mission to bring people the knowledge they need to make a difference in the world. 

Glean was founded by a seasoned team of former Google search and Facebook engineers, who wondered why we don’t have an easier way of finding what we need at work. In our personal lives, we have tools to help us find pretty much whatever we need. Why don’t we have that at work? And that was the beginning of Glean.

Glean searches across all your company’s apps to help you find exactly what you need and discover the things you should know. We’re a diverse team of curious and creative people who want to help each other get big things done—so we can help other teams do the same. 

We're backed by some of the Valley's leading venture capitalists—including Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed, and General Catalyst—and have assembled a world-class team with senior leadership experience at Google, Slack, Facebook, Dropbox, Rubrik, Uber, Intercom, Pinterest, Palantir, and others.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Global Payroll Management:
• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for all global locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage relationships with external payroll providers and vendors.

1. Compliance and Reporting:
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal payroll regulations and standards.
• Prepare and submit accurate payroll reports to regulatory authorities as required.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance.
2. Team Leadership and Development:
• Lead and mentor a team of payroll professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
3. System and Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with IT and HR to implement new payroll systems or upgrades.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure alignment and coordination on payroll-related matters.
• Provide expert advice and support to management and employees on payroll issues.
5. Financial Management:
• Develop and manage the payroll budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Monitor and analyze payroll expenses and variances.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPP) is preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in payroll management, with at least 5 years in a global or multi-national company.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and software.
• In-depth understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements across different countries.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with process improvement and system implementation projects.
• Familiarity with financial and accounting principles related to payroll.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments and company needs.