Senior Manager, Payroll

Responsibilities

• Own the full payroll cycle for all US and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Manage the payroll calendar and coordinate with HR and Finance to ensure data integrity
• Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll discrepancies and employee queries
• Drive continuous improvement across payroll processes and controls
• Manage pay runs, earnings, and deduction codes within Workday Payroll and HCM
• Ensure compliance with US multi-state and Canadian provincial tax obligations
• Manage year-end processes including W-2, T4, and RL-1 filings
• Oversee payroll processing and tax withholding for RSU vesting events and equity instruments
• Lead, develop, and performance-manage a team of four to five payroll professionals
• Design and maintain SOX-compliant payroll controls and lead audit responses

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on US and Canada payroll experience
• At least 3 years in a leadership role managing a team
• Deep knowledge of US multi-state payroll tax and Canadian payroll compliance
• Proven experience managing RSU and equity payroll
• Strong command of payroll reconciliation and general ledger mapping
• Experience leading teams of four or more people

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification
• Experience with Workday Payroll and Workday HCM
• Hands-on experience with ADP Smart Compliance
• Experience supporting high-growth technology companies
• Familiarity with Shareworks for stock plan administration
• Experience with payroll and equity tax rules for mobile employee populations

About the Company

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI.