Sr. Manager, Global Payroll

Skip to main contentJobsDashboardProfileJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsRemoteSr. Manager, Global PayrollUnited StatesApply NowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob ID68761724933Date posted06/04/2026DepartmentG&AEightfold is a global leader in an AI-native enterprise talent platform, trusted by the world’s largest & most respected Fortune 500 organizations. Our platform is built from the ground up, operating at scale across Azure and AWS, deployed in multiple regions globally, including IL4-compliant environments for the US Government, supporting users in 100+ countries and 30+ languages. Today, Eightfold is at the forefront of agentic AI, delivering intelligent agents that actively drive outcomes across hiring and talent workflows, while much of the industry is still experimenting with prototypes. Backed by over $410M in funding and valued at $2B+, we are defining the next era of agentic talent systems.What sets Eightfold apart is not just the technology & our mission, but the team behind it. We are a deeply technical, execution-driven organization that values ownership, collaboration, and high standards. Our engineers, product leaders, and go-to-market teams work closely together — in person and across functions — to build systems that scale in the real world. If you’re excited to work on hard problems, move with urgency, raise the bar every day, and help build agentic systems that transform how the world works, Eightfold is the place to do it.About the RoleAs Sr. Manager, Global Payroll, you will lead Eightfold's global payroll function, owning strategy, operations, compliance, and the team that powers it all. You'll manage a team while partnering closely with Finance, HR, Legal, and senior leadership to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across all international entities. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of operational excellence, people development, and global scale.ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & DevelopmentCurrently oversee one payroll specialist; as the company scales globally, you’ll build and mentor the payroll team structure, fostering a high-performance and collaborative cultureSet clear goals, provide ongoing coaching, and conduct performance reviews to support team growth and accountabilityLead resolution of complex payroll issues, including hands-on investigation of reconciliation variances, tax discrepancies, and month-end/year-end close exceptions. You'll regularly jump in alongside the team to troubleshoot system issues, validate data accuracy, and mentor through examples Global Payroll OperationsOversee end-to-end payroll processing across the US, India, and other international entities, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery every cycleManage relationships with all payroll vendors, in-country partners, and third-party processors; hold partners accountable to SLAsPartner with HR and Finance to manage payroll-impacting events including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and equity transactionsPayroll Accounting & ComplianceLead month-end payroll accounting close, including GL account reconciliation (payroll liability accounts, tax accounts, cash disbursement)Validate payroll accrual calculations and ensure proper period cutoffPartner with technical team on audit support: prepare schedules and coordinate with auditorsReview and approve gross-to-net calculations, tax withholding accuracy, and benefit deductions on a sample basis each cycleEnsure compliance with local tax, labor, and statutory regulations across all jurisdictions; proactively monitor regulatory changes and implement required updatesDevelop and maintain payroll policies, process documentation, and internal controls in support of SOX complianceStrategy & SystemsDefine and execute the roadmap for payroll operations, driving automation, scalability, and process improvementsEvaluate,...