Global Payroll Manager

Airtable is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to lead and optimise end-to-end payroll operations across the U.S., Australia, Canada, and the UK.

In this high-impact role, you'll ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for Airtable's growing global team. You'll build scalable payroll processes, strengthen audit readiness, and partner cross-functionally to deliver a seamless employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for exempt and hourly employees across all global entities.
• Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll execution, including setup for new hires and processing of employee changes.
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour regulations, payroll tax registration, and filing requirements.
• Drive payroll controls and documentation, serving as the payroll compliance owner.
• Perform pre- and post-payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Manage incentive and equity payroll processing, ensuring accurate withholding, reporting, and tax submissions.
• Liaise with auditors and coordinate payroll tax, benefits, and compliance audits.
• Partner with Accounting to support month-end close.
• Collaborate with People, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to resolve payroll issues.
• Continuously improve payroll operations by building scalable workflows and strengthening internal controls.
• Leverage AI or automation to streamline payroll processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. payroll, wage and hour compliance, and employment tax regulations.
• Experience operating in complex multi-state and multi-country environments.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting principles.
• Experience administering equity and incentive payroll.
• Hands-on experience with modern payroll, HRIS, and time tracking systems.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with high ownership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using AI or automation to streamline payroll processes.

The base salary range for this role is: $146,500-$180,300 USD