Payroll Manager

WHY WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU: 

Retool is growing rapidly and entering a new stage of maturity. To support this growth and help Retool scale to the next level, we are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager who can help us elevate this mission-critical function. Your expertise will be crucial in overseeing all payroll functions and navigating the complexities of compliance in a multi-state and global context.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Serve as the primary processor for multi-state US payroll, including processing accurate and timely semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles in Rippling
• Collaborate with our global payroll provider on the monthly UK payroll cycle
• Design, manage, and document full-cycle payroll operations, making continual process improvements to drive efficiency and elevate the employee experience
• Prepare payroll related journal entries in NetSuite and complete payroll account reconciliations in support of month-end accounting close activities
• Manage federal, state and local regulatory compliance including new state setup, W2s, P11Ds, tax notices, and other government correspondence
• Act as the payroll system expert, managing the system on a day-to-day basis, and partnering with the People Operations team to ensure data integrity
• Work cross functionally with the Talent, People Ops, Compensation and Strategic Finance teams, providing expertise on related payroll and benefits matters
• Assist in identifying risks and ensuring proper internal controls for payroll
• Be the principal point of contact for payroll, addressing employee inquiries and supporting various audit and global tax compliance requests

THE SKILLSET YOU'LL BRING: 

• 5+ years of experience of relevant experience
• Knowledge of multi-state and Federal labor laws, pay practices and policies
• Experience working with major payroll systems and data flows. Ability to learn new process flows and systems. Prior experience with Rippling a plus
• Payroll account reconciliation experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Maintain confidentiality and data security, demonstrating the highest level of integrity and professionalism
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex payroll matters to employees and management
• Self-motivated and intellectually curious with ability to adapt, prioritize, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Excel and/or Google Sheets, including experience working with advanced functions (e.g. vlookups, pivot tables)
• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Tax, HR or related field
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification a plus
• International experience a plus (UK, APAC)
• Ability to work independently, owning payroll-specific projects end-to-end by effectively project managing through to completion