Senior Manager, Global Payroll Systems & Equity Operations

Hopper; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Carrot-Cash travel stipend

Co-working space access

Generous parental leave

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Job summary

Hopper is seeking a Senior Manager of Global Payroll Systems & Equity Operations in Seattle to streamline workforce compensation. You will lead a team and modernize payroll operations while mitigating financial risks.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in global payroll and equity administration, with a focus on systems and automation. Benefits include unlimited PTO, a competitive salary, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

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Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-country payroll operations.
• Familiarity with equity platforms and grant lifecycles.
• Strong track record of optimizing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own the global payroll operating model across different entities.
• Manage a team of direct reports with high operational standards.
• Implement automation workflows to reduce manual data transfers.

Skills

Global Payroll Leadership

Equity Administration Expertise

Systems & Automation Focus

Controls & Compliance Rigor

Player-Coach Capability

Commercial & Analytical Mindset

Tools

Shareworks

HRIS integrations

Job description

About the Role

As the Senior Manager of Global Payroll Systems & Equity Operations at HTS, you will serve as a player‑coach reporting to the Head of People Operations & Workforce Technology to modernize and scale our workforce compensation infrastructure. Sitting on the leadership team, your mandate is to transition the function away from manual, multi‑vendor handoffs into an automated, highly scalable operating model that maximizes systemic efficiency without proportional headcount growth. This high‑visibility role uniquely blends global cross‑functional system design with hands‑on execution to directly mitigate operational and financial risk.

What Would Your Day-to-Day Look Like

• Own the end‑to‑end global payroll operating model across employees, contractors, EORs, PEOs, and local providers.
• Manage and develop a team of 2–3 direct reports while maintaining execution discipline and high operational standards.
• Lead the operational administration of employee equity in Shareworks, covering grant processing, data updates, and multi‑department reconciliation.
• Identify and implement automation workflows to minimize manual data transfers, recurring exceptions, and data friction.
• Partner with HR Technology, IT, and Finance to drive payroll platform consolidations and maximize system reliability.
• Strengthen compliance protocols, payroll controls, and documentation to protect the business from financial exposure and ensure audit readiness.
• Establish clear processing calendars, accountability metrics, and data scorecards to measure function accuracy and capacity gains.
• Step into complex tax, equity, and market‑specific payroll challenges to drive swift cross‑functional resolution.

An Ideal Candidate Has

• Global Payroll Leadership: Proven experience managing multi‑country payroll operations, specifically navigating EOR, PEO, and local provider frameworks.
• Equity Administration Expertise: Direct familiarity handling equity platforms like Shareworks, including managing grant lifecycles and complex equity tax coordination.
• Systems & Automation Focus: A strong track record of designing HRIS integrations, optimizing workflows, and intentionally removing manual touchpoints from financial operations.
• Controls & Compliance Rigor: Deep knowledge of payroll controls, financial audit readiness, and tax implications within a high‑growth technology or fintech corporate structure.
• Player‑Coach Capability: The demonstrated capability to manage and upskill a remote operational team while simultaneously acting as a hands‑on technical expert.
• Commercial & Analytical Mindset: The ability to convert complex operational patterns into clear, data‑driven decisions that improve company‑wide scaling efficiency.

Benefits

• Well‑funded and proven startup with large ambitions, competitive salary, and the upsides of pre‑IPO equity packages.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Carrot‑Cash travel stipend.
• Access to co‑working space on demand through FlexDesk and work‑from‑home stipend.
• Generous parental leave, much above industry standards.
• Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business.
• Open communication with management and company leadership.
• Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.
• 100 % employer‑paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees.
• Access to Disability & Life insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• DCA/FSA and access to 401k plan.

Compensation Range

$150K - $180K