Senior Manager, Payroll

Company Description

Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy, Reverb, or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

Salary Range:

$143,000.00 - $185,000.00

What's the role?

We are seeking a strategic and forward thinking Sr. Manager, Global Payroll to oversee our global payroll function. You'll be responsible for the entire payroll function for our offices around the globe and across all of our brands. You will provide recommendations, and own the implementation of a new global payroll vendor, providing standard methodology and supporting discovery sessions with key partners, and supervise the payroll team.

You'll act as the main point of contact for both employees and external vendors regarding payroll issues, so a strong service-focused approach and a high sense of urgency are essential. Are you forward thinking and analytical with experience in payroll administration and deep knowledge of payroll regulations? If so, this could be an excellent match.

This is a full-time position reporting to the VP, Corporate Controller. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy.

This role requires your presence in Etsy's Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy's Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Provide strategic leadership for Payroll operations while measuring and supervising the effectiveness and efficiencies of the services provided.

• Lead all aspects of payroll process and vendor relationships for locations including the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium & India.

• Run global process for Expats.

• Establish strong payroll quality controls while ensuring compliance with country, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.

• Ensure all payroll related tax filings are completed timely and accurately, including the creation of new accounts with various federal and state agencies as required.

• Handle any payroll audit requests and work with tax agencies and payroll service providers to resolve tax issues.

• Remain current on new legislation and regulatory rulings impacting all domestic and international payrolls.

• Manage, coach and provide leadership development to payroll team members to optimize operational excellence and build a deeper bench of talent.

• Drive and handle projects such as M&A payroll integration, planning and implementing new country payroll platforms.

• Review and update vendor contracts to ensure timely payments

• Develop and implement standard methodologies, key performance indicators and SLA metrics for the team to improve payroll operational efficiency.

• Build positive relationships to ensure successful collaborations within the People team, Accounting, and other teams providing expertise on payroll matters.

• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:

• A minimum of 8 years of global payroll experience.

• Workday experience required; Workday Payroll experience preferred.

• A deep understanding of payroll processes and state, local and country laws pertaining to payroll and payroll tax administration.

• Experience scaling and optimizing payroll systems and procedures for a fast-growing global organization, with a proven record of successful project management.

• A confirmed understanding and experience of processing Expat payrolls.

• Experience supporting a global payroll implementation.

• Experience working in a Public Company and Sox Compliance.

• Proficiency with data analysis and Microsoft Excel & Google sheets.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• An ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously, is flexible, collaborative, and deadline driven.

• Strong management ability with proven record to lead, positively influence and drive change in a team and fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to analyze data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Additional Information

What's Next

If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.

Our Promise

At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.