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Sr. Manager - Payroll

At Gigamon, our purpose is to protect the hybrid networks and data of the largest, most complex organizations on the planet. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we offer a deep observability pipeline that efficiently delivers network-derived intelligence to cloud, security, and observability tools. This helps our customers to eliminate security blind spots, optimize network traffic, and dramatically reduce tool cost and complexity, enabling them to better secure and manage their hybrid cloud infrastructure. Gigamon has served more than 4,000 customers worldwide, including over 80 percent of Fortune 100 enterprises, 9 of the 10 largest mobile network providers, and hundreds of governments and educational organizations.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Payroll with 15 years of experience to lead and manage payroll operations, with a primary focus on USA payroll and international payroll knowledge. This role requires a deep understanding of statutory compliance, remittances, vendor management, and payroll accounting. The Senior Manager will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing, managing third-party vendors, and providing guidance during audits.

What you’ll do:

USA Payroll Leadership: Lead and oversee the end-to-end USA payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution, including benefits, deductions, and taxes.
International Payroll Management: Oversee payroll for multiple regions, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, and staying updated on international payroll practices.
Statutory Compliance & Remittances: Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, as well as handling all statutory filings and tax remittances.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with third-party payroll vendors, ensuring they meet service level agreements (SLAs) and resolving any vendor-related issues.
Employee Support: Provide guidance and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees, offering timely clarification on payroll discrepancies or questions.
Payroll Accounting: Oversee the accurate recording of payroll expenses, ensuring proper reconciliation with the general ledger and alignment with financial policies.
Audit Preparation & Support: Lead payroll-related audit activities, ensuring the availability of accurate records and compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
Stock Option Expertise: Accurately calculating and administering employee stock options, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards.

Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements in payroll processing, system integration, and compliance, driving efficiency and ensuring best practices.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team responsible for commission processing, ensuring timely and accurate execution of tasks.
Audit Support: Serve as the point of contact for internal and external audits related to commissions, providing necessary documentation and data as needed.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the finance, HR, and sales teams to ensure the integrity of commission payments and reporting.
Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and enhance commission processes, identifying areas for improvement in calculation, reporting, and reconciliation.

What you’ve done:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Minimum 15 years of payroll experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial capacity.
Extensive experience with USA payroll, and knowledge of international payroll practices.
Working experience with ADP and Shareworks (Solium) for Equity and PIUs, proficiency in payroll software and ERP systems.
Advanced skills in Excel for payroll data analysis and reporting.
Strong knowledge of statutory payroll regulations in the USA, including tax remittances and reporting requirements.

Who you are:

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a payroll team.
Experience collaborating with HR, finance, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills, capable of working cross-functionally.
Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
Experience managing payroll in a multinational company.
Experience managing audits related to payroll and compliance.
Willingness and ability to pick up new stuff with good attitude

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