Senior Manager of Global Payroll

Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

About the team + role

Our mission is to provide efficient, accurate, and compliant payroll services on a global scale, ensuring each employee is compensated reliably and timely. We strive to leverage technology and best practices to optimize payroll operations, fostering trust with our partners and across our diverse workforce.

As the Senior Manager of Global Payroll, you will manage all aspects of payroll for 2,400+ employees: exempt, non-exempt, with employees in the US and international jurisdictions. You will have the chance to serve as a key contributor on a strong team of payroll professionals and to drive improvement across both operational and technical payroll processes. The successful candidate will be someone who excels in a fast paced demanding environment, is accustomed to a hands-on payroll approach, has exceptional project management, communication and organizational skills, and is at home leading cross-functional work as the Robinhood Payroll subject matter expert. This position will report to the Director of Payroll and Stock Administration, and work closely and regularly with cross functional partners.

It is preferred that this role is located in one of the office locations listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. This position is only eligible for remote work in limited geographies within the US where we do not have physical office locations. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do

• Oversee the payroll processing for multi-state domestic and international exempt and nonexempt employees, including bi-weekly payroll, and monthly or ad-hoc employee equity settlements
• Review month-end journal entries and reconciliations for payroll related accounts and participate in our month end close process
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining payroll tax compliance
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, including SOX
• Partner with the People team and Corp Eng to develop payroll best practices, guidelines and procedures and ensure proper flow of employee data and information
• Lead and manage cross functional payroll related projects end to end
• Own end to end payroll-related audits
• Develop, implement and maintain key policies and procedures for global payroll, including documentation of internal control procedures, identification of inefficiencies/gaps and implementation of process improvements
• Collaborate with various organizations within the Company to support the payroll process and to drive efficiencies and accuracy

What you bring

• Minimum 12 years of relevant end to end global payroll processing with the focus in global technology companies with 1,000+ employees; minimum 5 years of managing a payroll team
• A desire to build and manage a world class global payroll function
• Expert working knowledge of Workday HRIS, Office and G-Suite
• Experience with acquisitions and international expansion
• The ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong relationships
• Understanding of accounting for payroll related activities
• Knowledge of and experience with global taxation of stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Knowledge in labor and payroll tax laws and regulations
• Strong project management skills: organization, tracking and reporting/communication
• Willingness to roll-up your sleeves and jump in to make sure all deadlines are met
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to lead multiple high profile projects and prioritize tasks, shifting gears on a short notice
• Exceptional integrity and work ethic
• Proven ability in analyzing complex issues, resolving problems, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience mentoring and managing a payroll team
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (focus in accounting, finance or related field is highly preferred)
• CPP or equivalent certification preferred

What we offer

• Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

We use Covey as part of our hiring and / or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT. As part of the evaluation process we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on September 19, 2024.

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Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)$161,500—$190,000 USDZone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)$141,950—$167,000 USDZone 3 (Lake Mary, FL)$125,800—$148,000 USD

Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.

We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.

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