Global Payroll Lead — Scale, Compliance & Insights

Sierra; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible (unlimited) paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan dependent on country of employment

Discretionary benefit stipend

Job summary

Sierra in San Francisco is on the lookout for a Payroll Manager to take ownership of global payroll operations. You will ensure accuracy and compliance while designing scalable systems that support corporate growth.

Your role will involve managing payroll across various regions and collaborating closely with Finance and People teams. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in payroll, preferably in tech companies, and familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP and Workday.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of payroll experience, ideally within high-growth, global technology companies.
• Strong understanding of U.S. multi-state payroll, as well as experience supporting international payroll.
• Expertise in payroll compliance, tax regulations, and year-end filings.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end global payroll operations across U.S. and international regions.
• Build scalable payroll systems and workflows, partnering with multiple teams.
• Ensure full payroll compliance with federal, state, and international regulations.

Skills

Payroll Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

10+ years' payroll experience in tech

CPP or similar certification

Tools

ADP

Gusto

Workday

Job description

Sierra in San Francisco is on the lookout for a Payroll Manager to take ownership of global payroll operations. You will ensure accuracy and compliance while designing scalable systems that support corporate growth.

Your role will involve managing payroll across various regions and collaborating closely with Finance and People teams. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in payroll, preferably in tech companies, and familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP and Workday.