Manager, Payroll

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An overview of this role

The Manager, Payroll reports directly to the Director, Global Payroll Operations.

What You’ll Do  

• Lead, manage and develop direct reports
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all US and Canadian payrolls
• Ensure stock activity for team members is properly processed and reported for team member and tax reporting purposes
• Own relationship with PeopleOps
• Subject matter expert for payroll implementation projects
• Ensure compliance with local compensation and tax regulations
• Responsible for data integration between personnel records and payroll systems
• Stay up-to-date on local payroll tax laws and regulations including working closely with local tax and legal advisors to ensure the company follows local regulations with respect to payroll
• Work closely with GitLab contributors and the People Ops team to ensure timely response to questions and requests that have been processed
• Primary ownership for management and external reporting
• Development and implementation of processes and procedures to enhance and streamline the workflow of payments
• Primary contact point for internal and external audits with respect to payroll matters

What You’ll Bring 

• 7+ years experience in payroll administration, including 3+ years experience in managing a payroll team
• Experience with SOX compliance
• 2+ years experience of ADP Workforce Now
• Workday experience preferred  
• Public company experience
• Proficiency with Google Sheets
• Detail-oriented, self-directed and able to effectively complete tasks with minimal supervision

About the team

The payroll department is responsible for processing and distributing payroll in a timely and accurate manner and coordinates with external vendors including payroll processing platforms, payroll partners and PEOs and internal customers including PeopleOps, Tax, Legal and Accounting. The payroll department is responsible for reports, earnings information and other payroll data on a recurring basis as well as compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off 
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental leave 
• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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