Payroll Manager, Americas

2 Days ago • 7-10 Years

About the job

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Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.

Why join Coupa?

🔹 Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.

🔹 Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.

🔹 Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.

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The Impact of a Payroll Manager at Coupa:

In this newly created role, the America’s Payroll Manager will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for the Americas. Your role will be multifaceted, requiring a blend of expertise in payroll management, compliance, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration across North America and Latin Americas. With operations spanning the US, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, and beyond, we are dedicated to delivering accurate and compliant payroll services to our regional workforce.

What you will do:

End-to-End Payroll Management: Lead payroll processing from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in every aspect
Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the go-to resource for all United States payroll matters, including potential expansions and Employer of Record (EOR) considerations across the Americas
Compliance Vigilance: Stay abreast of payroll laws, regulations, and tax requirements across the Americas, ensuring all processes remain compliant
Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline and automate payroll processes, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across departments including People Ops, Legal, Finance, and others to communicate and implement payroll-related changes, policies, and procedures
Data Analysis and Reporting: Compile and analyze payroll data, producing regular reports for management and stakeholders, providing insights for decision-making
Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Drive initiatives to enhance payroll operations, data integrity, and reporting capabilities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
System Enhancements: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system upgrades, implementations, and integrations related to payroll systems
Leadership in Problem-Solving: Provide leadership in addressing complex payroll issues and resolving escalations, ensuring top-notch customer service for all stakeholders

What you will bring to Coupa:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
At least 7-10 years of proven expertise in payroll, demonstrating proficiency in navigating complex payroll processes and ensuring compliance across multiple countries in the Americas
Extensive understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor legislation in the United States and various countries within the Americas region
Highly organized individual with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precision in payroll calculations and data entry
Proficiency in payroll software and systems, ideally with experience in platforms such as Ceridian, Workday, or similar
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, adept at fostering productive relationships with cross-functional teams, employees, and external partners
Strong analytical prowess and creative problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, including managing large datasets
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adept at adapting quickly to changes and effectively managing competing priorities
Demonstrated integrity and discretion, capable of handling confidential employee information and sensitive payroll data with the utmost care

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