Snorkel AI - Payroll, Global Payroll & Compliance Manager

• Payroll Operations • Payroll Operations • Own and manage end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution. • Oversee and coordinate international payroll operations across multiple countries, including employees, contractors, and Employer of Record (EOR) populations. • Serve as the internal payroll expert and primary administrator for Rippling. • Partner with international payroll providers, EOR partners, and local advisors to ensure payroll is processed accurately and compliantly across all jurisdictions. • Administer semi-monthly payroll cycles, including salary, bonuses, commissions, equity-related payroll impacts, fringe benefits, deductions, garnishments, relocation benefits, and final pay calculations. • Review payroll changes for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to payroll submission. • Ensure consistency and integrity of payroll data across all payroll systems and providers. • Partner closely with People Operations to ensure employee lifecycle events are accurately reflected in payroll systems. • Continuously improve payroll processes, controls, and documentation to support company growth and scalability. • Bonus & Commission Administration • Own or support the calculation, validation, and payroll processing of employee bonus and commission programs. • Partner with Finance, Revenue Operations, and Sales leadership to ensure commission calculations align with approved compensation plans. • Review bonus and commission payouts for accuracy and completeness before payroll processing. • Support commission and bonus accrual calculations and related accounting entries. • Payroll Accounting & Financial Close • Prepare and reconcile payroll-related journal entries. • Maintain payroll-related balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules. • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to payroll, benefits, commissions, bonuses, and employee-related liabilities. • Reconcile payroll reports to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies. • Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll-related financial reporting. • Support annual compensation-related disclosures and audit requests. • Compliance & Regulatory Filings • Own payroll compliance across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions. • Ensure timely and accurate payroll tax filings, registrations, renewals, and remittances. • Manage multi-state payroll compliance requirements, including withholding accounts, unemployment registrations, and state agency reporting. • Oversee state and local business registrations and annual compliance requirements. • Coordinate and support annual business property filings, including California Form 571-L and similar state and local reporting obligations. • Manage San Francisco business registrations, annual reports, and related compliance filings. • Ensure timely completion of annual payroll reporting requirements, including W-2 processing and employee tax documentation. • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to maintain compliance with international payroll, tax, and employment-related requirements. • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and proactively implement process updates. • Maintain compliance calendars and ensure all filing deadlines are met. • Benefits & Retirement Plan Administration • Administer payroll-related aspects of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, life insurance, disability, and other employee benefit deductions. • Partner with brokers, benefit providers, and People Operations to ensure accurate payroll deductions and reporting. • Coordinate and lead annual 401(k) audit activities, including auditor requests, census preparation, testing support, reconciliations, and documentation. • Support retirement plan compliance, employee contribution accuracy, employer match calculations, and annual true-ups where applicable. • Assist with annual benefit renewals and benefit-related payroll implementations. • Audit & Internal Controls • Serve as the primary payroll and compliance contact for external auditors. • Support financial statement audits, payroll audits, 401(k) audits, tax audits, and regulatory examinations. • Maintain payroll process narratives, policies, documentation, and control frameworks. • Develop and strengthen payroll-related internal controls and compliance procedures. • Ensure audit readiness through organized documentation, reconciliations, and process ownership. • Systems & Process Improvement • Manage relationships with payroll providers, EOR partners, benefit administrators, brokers, and related vendors. • Evaluate and implement payroll process improvements and automation opportunities. • Ensure payroll systems and integrations operate effectively and accurately. • Partner cross-functionally on system implementations, enhancements, and compliance initiatives. • Support global expansion efforts by establishing payroll and compliance processes in new states and countries. • Develop scalable processes that support a growing and increasingly global workforce.