Sr. Payroll Manager

Reddit is looking for a strategic and experienced Sr Payroll Manager who can fully manage and evolve payroll for our rapidly growing, global company. This role will report to the Director, Payroll & Equity Programs and will collaborate with cross-functional partners. As a subject matter expert with a proven leadership record, the Sr Global Payroll Manager is expected to drive new payroll initiatives, including system integrations and leveraging cutting-edge automation and AI tools to scale payroll processes for maximum efficiency and business continuity.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & World-Class Team Development: Effectively lead, mentor, and coach the payroll team to ensure their continuous development and operational excellence, building a world-class payroll function. Provide strategic guidance and leadership for payroll processing for 2,500+ employees located throughout the US, EMEA, and APAC regions in a high-growth, distributed workforce.
• Global Payroll Oversight and Audit: Conduct comprehensive review and audit of global payroll processes, leveraging systems like Workday and ActivPayroll to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper funds reconciliation across all regions.
• Manage global equity (RSUs, Options, Performance-based grants) processing in all regions.
• Process Optimization & Technology Integration: Champion system and process improvements within Workday and other platforms, partnering closely with People Operations and other teams to ensure full system utilization, establish best practices, and drive efficiency gains and business continuity.
• AI/Automation Initiatives: Actively identify, evaluate, and implement new payroll technologies, including AI and advanced automation use cases, to enhance accuracy, compliance, and scalability of global payroll operations.
• Provide guidance in managing US third-party fulfillment vendor to ensure tax compliance and funds reconciliation.
• Execute special projects cross-functionally that support the growth of the business, such as Workday enhancements, system integrations, international growth, and M&A.
• Develop and maintain global payroll policies, processes, procedures, and related internal controls to ensure compliance, maximum efficiency, and standardization for continuity.
• Ensure global regulatory filings are completed timely and accurately; support and coordinate audits such as worker compensation, 401K, and annual financial audit, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in payroll.
• 10+ years’ experience in progressive payroll positions in high-growth, public and multinational companies, with a demonstrable track record of leadership and strategic process improvement.
• Experience working in a publicly traded, high-tech, high-growth company where equity compensation (i.e., RSU, stock options, and ESPP programs) is common.
• Proactive, strategic leader focused on driving continuous process improvements for efficiency and long-term business continuity.
• Extensive proficiency with Workday Payroll, including reporting, system configuration and enhancements.
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency using Excel or Google Sheets.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion as it relates to confidential and sensitive company and employee data.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment by managing priorities and concentrating on accuracy.
• Understanding of emerging technologies like AI/Machine Learning and their potential application within the payroll and finance domain.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
• 401k with Employer Match
• Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
• Family Planning Support
• Gender-Affirming Care
• Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
• Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Generous Paid Parental Leave