Payroll Manager

Trustly

United States

HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with payroll management experience in global environments, working in high-growth FinTech or technology settings.

Best fit for

Candidates with prior payroll management experience in global environments and a track record of leading process transformation.
— “This role will own the end-to-end operational efficiency, accuracy and compliance of the payroll process for specific geographies”
Individuals who can manage and scale operational teams with a focus on compliance and internal control.
— “Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team and ensuring delivery of accurate and timely payroll.”
Professionals with hands-on experience in global payroll platforms and a background in high-growth environments.
— “Prior experience in a high-growth FinTech or technology environment is highly desirable.”

Things to consider

The role involves managing statutory filings and year-end reporting across multiple geographies.
— “Oversee statutory filings, tax payments, social security contributions, and year-end reporting requirements”
Candidates must be prepared to serve as the primary contact for payroll inquiries in their assigned regions.
— “Serve as the main point of contact for employee payroll inquiries for your geographies”

How to stand out

Highlight your experience with global payroll platforms and your ability to lead payroll transformation projects.
— “experience in executing the transition from fragmented payroll providers to a global payroll platform will be beneficial”
Demonstrate your ability to manage payroll compliance and statutory requirements across different regions.
— “ensuring adherence to local laws and audit standards”
Showcase your leadership experience in managing and scaling small operational teams.
— “Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team”
Emphasize your technical payroll knowledge in specific geographies or global platforms like NetSuite and HiBob.
— “have technical payroll knowledge [in some or all of the geographies]”
Demonstrate your ability to resolve complex payroll issues and maintain confidentiality.
— “resolving complex issues quickly and confidentially”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

lead payroll team
execute payroll transformation project
ensure compliance and accuracy

Typical background

MBA or relevant experience in finance, accounting, or HR

Skills & requirements

Required

Payroll ManagementTeam ManagementProcess TransformationComplianceAccounting

Preferred

Global Payroll PlatformsNetsuiteHibob

Stack & domain

Payroll ManagementGlobal Payroll PlatformsNetsuiteHibobPayroll ComplianceAccountingLeadershipTeam ManagementProblem-solvingCommunicationAttention To DetailFinanceHuman ResourcesPayroll

About the role

Original posting from Trustly via Ashby

WHO WE ARE
At Trustly, we're building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide.
Our Ambition: To build the world’s most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like.
Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers. If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment, join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world pays.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Payroll Manager to support our global payroll function. This role will own the end-to-end operational efficiency, accuracy and compliance of the payroll process for specific geographies, with a small team reporting into you. The ideal candidate will have some management experience already, be a proven team player, have good technical payroll knowledge [in some or all of the geographies], have experience working with global payroll platforms, with experience with NetSuite and HiBob an advantage.
This team will be responsible for the delivery of a payroll transformation project, and as such, experience in executing the transition from fragmented payroll providers to a global payroll platform will be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
LEADERSHIP & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team and ensuring delivery of accurate and timely payroll.
Process Transformation and improvement: Taking a key role in the execution of the transition of payroll delivery from a group of suppliers, to a single global payroll platform. This role will be responsible for ensuring that all the compliance, legal, operational and timing needs for the assigned geographies can be tracked and met.
Policy & Procedure: Participate in the process of ensuring a group of comprehensive payroll policies and standard operating procedures to maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with company policies and local statutory requirements.
CORE PAYROLL OPERATIONS
Global Payroll Processing: Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution across all regions, including salaries, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation elements, while maintaining full compliance with local tax and labor regulations.
Payroll Compliance & Controls: Oversee statutory filings, tax payments, social security contributions, and year-end reporting requirements, ensuring adherence to local laws and audit standards.
Payroll Accounting & Reconciliations: Ensure payroll-related account reconciliations are completed and reviewed on a timely basis, and assist in payroll accounting matters including funding, accruals, and relevant Journal Entries.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with internal and external payroll vendors and stakeholders, including third party providers, and internal teams including HR, Finance, Legal, and People teams to ensure accurate data flow and alignment on employee lifecycle changes.
Serve as the main point of contact for employee payroll inquiries for your geographies, resolving complex issues quickly and confidentially.
Assist in information preparation and enquiries for internal and third party audits.
Drive continuous improvement in accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and operational efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll, including at least 1 year of management experience.
High-Growth Experience: Prior experience in a high-growth FinTech or technology environment is highly desirable.
System Proficiency: Demonstrable expertise and hands-on experience with at least one global payroll platform. Experience with HiBob, Concur and NetSuite is advantageous.
Compliance and risk management mindset: A good eye for detail and an ability to ensure that processes are followed properly, with good quality reconciliation skills are essential.
Leadership: Proven ability to manage, motivate, and scale operational teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Our Fantastic Benefits (varies by location)
🥳 Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues
👶 Parental leave top-up additional support for new parents
🥐 Daily breakfast and on-site perks to make your workday smoother
💚 Well being support our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your best
PLUS additional benefits designed to enhance your work-life experience!
Shape Your Role and Make an Impact
Join a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation.

Source: Trustly careers (Ashby)