Global Payroll Manager

Role Overview

Airtable is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to lead and optimize end-to-end payroll operations across the U.S., Australia, Canada, and the UK. The role focuses on payroll accuracy, compliance, timely processing, and continuous improvement to support a fast-growing global team.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for exempt and hourly employees across global entities (US, AU, CA, UK)
• Ensure payroll is accurate, compliant, and on time, including new hire setup and processing employee changes (compensation, deductions, benefits, garnishments, tax elections)
• Own payroll compliance: wage & hour regulations, payroll tax registrations and filings, and complete payroll recordkeeping (including SOX-ready controls where applicable)
• Drive payroll controls and documentation
• Perform pre- and post-payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance analysis to resolve discrepancies
• Own monthly/quarterly/annual reconciliations and reporting, including W-2, amendments, 401(k) testing, and payroll tax filings
• Administer incentive and equity payroll (ISOs, NQSOs), ensuring correct withholding, reporting, and tax submissions
• Liaise with auditors and coordinate payroll tax, benefits, and compliance audit readiness
• Partner with Accounting for month-end close: review payroll journal entries, accruals, and reconcile payroll registers and bank deposits
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to resolve payroll issues and improve efficiency/data integrity
• Continuously improve payroll operations by building scalable workflows, documenting processes, and strengthening internal controls
• Leverage AI/automation to streamline processing and reduce manual effort

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience)
• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including ownership of U.S. payroll in a high-growth technology company
• Deep knowledge of U.S. payroll, wage & hour compliance, and employment tax regulations (federal + multi-state)
• Experience in complex multi-state/multi-country payroll environments, including working with EOR (Employer of Record) partners and supporting expansion into new jurisdictions
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting principles
• Experience with equity/incentive payroll (RSUs, ISOs, NQSOs) and related tax reporting/withholding
• Hands-on experience with modern payroll/HR/time systems; Workday (preferred) and ADP; ability to troubleshoot and improve workflows across integrated systems
• Strong ownership mindset in a fast-paced environment; prioritize, manage deadlines, and drive issue resolution
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across HR, Finance/Accounting, Legal, vendors, and employees
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
• Experience using AI

Nice to Have

• Prior global payroll exposure for AU/UK/CA