We are seeking an outstanding Senior Manager - Payroll to join our growing Finance team in New York.
In this dynamic amp; highly visible role, you'll lead the strategy and execution of our North American day-to-day payroll operational team. You’ll partner cross-functionally with Spotify leaders to improve business performance, ensure efficiency through Workday Payroll, manage a small team, and lead strategic projects as we continue to scale.
This role is located in our New York City offices and will report directly to the Director of Payroll, Americas.What You'll Do
- Payroll Operations amp; Projects:
- Ensure accurate and timely paycheck productions by overseeing the preparation, review and approval of the full cycle payroll process; as well as off-cycle payments for NA payroll using Workday; optimize current Workday processes and procedures
- Supervise and mentor the NA payroll team, including assigning tasks, providing training, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Establish strong partnership with Compensation amp; Benefits, HRIS, HRS, Equity, and Accounting teams to form a healthy eco system for payroll operation
- Ensure SOX compliance by adhering to internal policies and controls, as well as compliance with external laws and regulatory guidance, while maintaining documentation for payroll processes and implementing improvements
- Collaborate with accounting/general ledger functions as it relates to payroll and compensation (journal entries, payroll accruals, account reconciliations, etc.)
- Manage external relationships with 3rd party vendors, government audits, and support analysis for procedures to validate and reconcile payroll data
- Other responsibilities include but are not limited to participating in special projects or ad hoc analyses as assigned. In particular, the experience of onboarding employees from acquired companies is a strong plus
- Payroll Tax/Equity:
- Process daily stock option exercises, RSU and NSO and ISO’s releases and settlements using E*Trade
- Review and maintain compliance with all appropriate local, state and federal income tax laws
- System Improvement:
- Drive improvement of workflow and system efficiencies
- Prioritize projects to ensure payroll completion and project progress
Who You Are
- 10+ years of payroll experience at a global organization
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Master's degree is a plus
- In-depth knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and standard methodologies
- Payroll experience at a high tech company
- WorkDay Payroll expertise is a must
- Experience with other major Payroll and ERP systems (e.g. ADP SmartCompliance, NetSuite)
- Multi-state payroll expertise and knowledge of state and federal wage amp; tax laws
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication skills, and attention to detail
- Prior people management experience
- Global stock plan administration/management experience is a plus
- CPP or FPC
Where You'll Be
- Hybrid role based in our New York offices (2 to 3 days a week required)
- Working hours? We operate within the Eastern time zone for collaboration
The United States base range for this position is $117,320-$167,600, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
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