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Payroll Manager

EvenUp

Skills

Required

  • automating manual processes

Preferred

  • payroll
  • multi-state US payroll
  • Canadian payroll processing
  • multi-state payroll
  • Canadian payroll regulations
  • international tax/compliance frameworks
  • India payroll evaluation

Join EvenUp as a Payroll Manager and lead the transition from a PEO model to an in-house payroll architecture. You will oversee multi-state US payroll operations, Canadian payroll execution, and evaluate the long-term strategy for India payroll. This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented payroll leader with experience in multi-jurisdiction tax compliance and global payroll systems.

Support the transition from a PEO model to an in-house global payroll and benefits provider, establishing automated workflows, controls, system integrations, and documentation from scratch.

Systems & Tools - Hands-on experience with top-tier payroll platforms (e.g., Rippling, ADP, Workday), NetSuite ERP integration, and close management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Execute full-cycle multi-state US payroll and directly oversee Canadian payroll processing, ensuring 100% timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with local statutory requirements.
  • Act as the primary subject matter expert for payroll tax compliance and regulatory changes across US federal, state, local, Canadian, and international jurisdictions. Maintain robust internal controls and act as the lead contact for payroll, workers' comp, and tax audits.
  • Global & Multi-State Expertise - Deep technical knowledge of US multi-state payroll, Canadian payroll regulations, and international tax/compliance frameworks (experience with India payroll evaluation or setup highly preferred).

Requirements

  • Accounting & Analytical Rigor - Strong analytical skills with a history of automating manual processes to increase efficiency and reduce errors in payroll cycles
  • Integrity & Communication - Exceptional discretion in handling sensitive employee compensation data/confidential personnel records and clear communication skills to resolve employee queries and partner effectively across People, Legal, and Finance teams

Pay

USD 130,000 - 160,000

Benefits

  • Experience - 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll administration, with a track record of building payroll processes in a fast-growing tech company.