Manager, Global Payroll

SiTime

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 139,000 - 191,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

health and wellness (medical)

dental

vision

life

parental leave

legal services

time off plans

Job summary

SiTime is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to lead strategy, operations, and continuous improvement of payroll across the United States and international regions. You will develop a high‑performing team, manage vendor relationships, and drive analytics for business decisions.

The role requires deep multi‑country payroll expertise, strong management skills, and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast‑growing global organization.

Qualifications

BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
10+ years of progressive payroll experience across regions.
Strong experience managing and developing a payroll team.

Responsibilities

Direct end‑to‑end payroll operations across the U.S. and 10+ international countries, ~400 payrolls per year.
Oversee global third‑party payroll vendors, SLAs, and statutory requirements.
Lead cross‑regional process governance, standardization, and documentation for global payroll operations.
Ensure pay policies, tax rules, and country compliance are applied consistently.

Skills

Global payroll leadership

Analytical thinking

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

UKG

Job description

About SiTime

SiTime is the Precision Timing company. Timing is the heartbeat of all electronics, ensuring performance, resilience and scalability. For decades, quartz devices, non-silicon technology, have kept systems in sync, but they struggle in harsher, more demanding environments. MEMS-based Precision Timing delivers greater accuracy, smaller size and resilience. Today, MEMS timing powers over 400 applications, including high-growth ones in AI datacenters, automated driving, industrial and humanoid robots, wearables and IoT.

Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability. With more than 4 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit: www.sitime.com .

Job Description

The Global Payroll Manager leads the strategy, operations, and continuous improvement of payroll processes across the United States, EMEA, Canada, and APAC. This role oversees the accurate and compliant processing of approximately 400 payroll cycles annually worldwide and is responsible for developing a high‑performing team, strengthening vendor relationships, ensuring rigorous audit readiness, and driving analytics that inform business decisions.

The ideal candidate brings deep multi‑country payroll expertise, exceptional management capabilities, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to operate autonomously at both strategic and execution levels in a fast‑growing global organization.

Responsibilities

Global Payroll Leadership & Operations

Direct end‑to‑end payroll operations across the U.S. and 10+ international countries, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of ~400 payrolls per year.
Oversee global third‑party payroll vendors, SLAs, and all statutory requirements across EMEA, Canada, and APAC.
Lead cross‑regional process governance, standardization, and documentation for global payroll operations.
Ensure consistent application of pay policies, statutory rules, tax regulations, and country‑specific compliance requirements.

Team Management & Cross‑Functional Influence

Manage, coach, and develop team members, cultivating a culture of accountability, accuracy, and customer service excellence.
Partner closely with HR, Finance & Accounting, Equity Administration, and Legal to ensure integrated processes and seamless data flow.
Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues, global reconciliations, and compliance findings.

Audit, Controls & Compliance

Build and maintain robust control frameworks for global payroll, including internal audits, SOX controls (if applicable), and compliance testing.
Lead quarter‑end and year‑end payroll activities across all regions, including statutory reporting, benefits reconciliations, and country‑specific year‑end requirements.
Ensure accurate processing for bonuses, equity/stock events, off‑cycle payments, garnishments, leave programs, and time‑off policies.

Systems, Data Integrity & Analytics

Serve as a systems expert across payroll platforms (ADP, Workday, UKG or equivalent), overseeing integrations, data accuracy, and workflow optimization.
Develop advanced reporting and analytics to support Finance and HR, including labor cost analysis, reconciliation reporting, and trend insights.
Use advanced Excel and analytical tools to diagnose issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and identify global optimization opportunities.

Strategic Execution & Continuous Improvement

Assess existing global payroll processes and lead improvement initiatives to increase accuracy, automation, efficiency, and scalability.
Contribute to strategic planning related to technology upgrades, global payroll consolidation, vendor transitions, and new‑country setup.
Drive operational excellence through structured problem‑solving, KPI monitoring, and data‑driven decision‑making.

Qualifications & Requirements

BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).
10+ years of progressive payroll experience, with extensive hands‑on expertise managing global payroll across EMEA, Canada, and APAC.
Strong experience managing and developing a payroll team.
Demonstrated excellence in critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and structured problem‑solving.
Advanced Excel skills required; experience with dashboards, complex formulas, and data modeling strongly preferred.
Experience with major payroll and HRIS systems (ADP, Workday, UKG, etc.).
Proven ability to lead independently, manage competing priorities, and operate with precision under pressure.
Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively across multiple functions and time zones.

Desired Attributes

Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into operational improvements.
Highly detail‑oriented with exceptional accuracy and follow‑through.
Strong leadership presence, with the ability to motivate teams and influence stakeholders.
Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality, and discretion in handling sensitive data.
Commitment to continuous optimization and delivering a world‑class global payroll experience.

Benefits offered

401k plan
health and wellness that includes medical
dental
vision
life
parental leave
legal services
time off plans

SiTime is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We treat each person fairly and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment against anyone on the basis of any protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or marital status or other characteristics protected by law. SiTime participates in the E-Verify program.

The annual base salary range for this role is $138,960.00 - $191,070.00 . The final offer is determined by factors such as location, experience, education, and training.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to the achievement of innovation goals—reflecting our commitment to recognizing meaningful impact. We also offer equity grants, providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the company’s future growth and success.

Learn More about SiTime:

Review the Get to Know SiTime section of our career page to explore our culture, values, and what makes us unique.