Payroll Manager

About the role

Join AppLovin, a leading mobile technology company, as a Payroll Manager. In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee global payroll operations across the US and key international markets. You will be the subject matter expert on payroll tax and statutory compliance, manage vendor relationships, and work closely with Finance, Accounting, and HR/PeopleOps. This position offers a range of benefits, including 100% company-paid health benefits, flexible time off, and a retirement plan with company matching. Key missions: Gérer l'ensemble du cycle de paie, y compris le traitement de la paie, les ajustements rétroactifs et les paiements hors cycle.. Maintenir une connaissance approfondie des obligations fiscales en matière de paie dans chaque juridiction couverte et assurer le dépôt en temps voulu de toutes les déclarations fiscales.. Collaborer avec les équipes de finance, de comptabilité et de ressources humaines pour soutenir la clôture de fin de mois, la préparation des audits et les événements liés à la paie. Profile: - Clear, direct communicator who can translate complex payroll mechanics for a non-payroll audience - Direct, hands-on experience processing payroll in at least two of the following: Singapore (CPF, IRAS IR8A), Germany (Lohnsteuer, SV contributions), Ireland (PAYE/PRSI/USC/ASC), Cyprus (PAYE, GHS contributions), or Italy (INPS, IRPEF, busta paga) - Comfortable in a lean, high-velocity environment where you own outcomes end-to-end with limited hand-holding - Proficiency with Workday HCM/Payroll or equivalent global processor; strong Excel/Google Sheets skills required - Deep working knowledge of US payroll tax (federal, state, local) — multi-state is required; experience with CA, NY, or WA is a plus - 6+ years of progressive payroll experience in a multi-country environment; at least 2 years in a lead or manager capacity - Track record of managing payroll tax filings, year-end reconciliations, and statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously - Experience processing equity-related payroll transactions (RSU, ESPP, NQ, ISO) in a public company environment - Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong reconciliation instincts — you are comfortable building processes to detect errors before they become problems - APAC payroll experience beyond Singapore (e.g., Japan, South Korea, Australia, or India) - CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent international credential - Experience supporting payroll for a company that went through rapid international expansion or M&A - Prior exposure to NetSuite in a payroll accounting context