Snorkel AI

Snorkel AI

Payroll, Global Payroll & Compliance Manager

Redwood City, CA (Hybrid); San Francisco, CA (Hybrid); United States (Remote)

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
C++LLMsStakeholder ManagementAccountingTaxProcess ImprovementHRISResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsGAAPInternal Audit

About the role

  • The ideal candidate combines deep payroll expertise with a proactive compliance mindset.
  • This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic thinking and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution.
  • Partner with international payroll providers, EOR partners, and local advisors to ensure payroll is processed accurately and compliantly across all jurisdictions.
  • Partner closely with People Operations to ensure employee lifecycle events are accurately reflected in payroll systems.
  • Continuously improve payroll processes, controls, and documentation to support company growth and scalability.
  • Partner with Finance, Revenue Operations, and Sales leadership to ensure commission calculations align with approved compensation plans.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of progressive payroll experience with ownership of end-to-end payroll operations.
  • Experience managing both U.S. and international payroll operations.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, filings, registrations, and reporting requirements.
  • Experience managing multi-state payroll environments.
  • Experience supporting month-end close and payroll accounting activities.
  • Strong understanding of payroll-related GAAP accounting principles.
  • Experience coordinating with payroll vendors, EOR providers, tax advisors, and external auditors.
  • Experience supporting financial audits, payroll audits, 401(k) audits, and compliance reviews.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and take ownership of critical processes.
  • Experience in a high-growth technology, SaaS, or AI company.

Nice to have

  • Bay Area strongly preferred

Compensation

  • Administer semi-monthly payroll cycles, including salary, bonuses, commissions, equity-related payroll impacts, fringe benefits, deductions, garnishments, relocation benefits, and final pay calculations.

Benefits

  • Bonus & Commission Administration
  • Own or support the calculation, validation, and payroll processing of employee bonus and commission programs.
  • Review bonus and commission payouts for accuracy and completeness before payroll processing.

Company info

  • Oversee and coordinate international payroll operations across multiple countries, including employees, contractors, and Employer of Record (EOR) populations.

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