Smartsheet - International Payroll Manager
Upload My Resume
Drop here or click to browse · Tap to choose · PDF, DOCX, DOC, RTF, TXT
Requirements
• You are detail-oriented, curious, analytical, and have exceptional communication skills with the ability to think outside the box for problem solving and solutions. There is a wealth of knowledge to be learned and we are looking for a teamplayer that is excited to jump right in! • This will be a 9 month fixed term contract initially to provide cover for a period of maternity leave. • 7+ years of relevant international payroll experience EMEA (UK, Germany, Bulgaria) and APAC (Australia, Japan, India, Singapore). • 2+ years of people manager/team lead experience. • Experience with international payroll, Smartsheet and Workday Payroll a plus. • Familiarity with Fidelity, CloudPay, OSV Atmosphere or other payroll and HR equivalent systems. • Experience with ADP Celergo and implementations of payroll vendors/systems • In-depth knowledge of International payroll regulations and reporting requirements, including current multi-country payroll tax experience preferred.
Responsibilities
• Manage International Payroll for EMEA and APAC regions to ensure timely processing and compliance. • Partner with the external vendors and internal accounting team on multiple accounting activities, including expense report reimbursement, monthly/quarterly accounting close activities and other variance analysis. • Maintain effective internal controls for the payroll function and proactively work with business partners to identify process improvements and gaps. • Direct the efforts of payroll staff and vendors to ensure timely and accurate process output. • Ensure proper reviews are in place for payroll output from the payroll vendor. This includes all payroll inputs that are accurately captured. Includes but not limited to performing payroll analysis such as total gross payroll to net payment, average paid per headcount by country, and comparison of analysis to prior period. • Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of all international payroll policies, goals, and short/long-term planning. • Drive meetings with cross-functional departments (HR, IT, Accounting, Legal, Internal Audit, FP&A, etc.) to identify and implement payroll process improvements and best practices to drive excellence and eliminate errors. • Partner with People Operations on all matters involving employee compensation, benefits and other payments. • Partner with Treasury and Tax to ensure funding and payments are raised in a timely manner. • Experience with transitioning from a public company to a private company and the impact this has on equity awards. • Advanced level of proficiency using Microsoft Office (V-lookups, and Pivot tables) and Google sheets for Work. • Experience with accounting, taxation, and finance concepts as it relates to payroll. • Knowledge and mindset for automation and improvements to improve processes for scalability. • Adaptable to a fast-changing work environment while able to work well under stress and tight deadlines. • Direct, approachable, and clear written and verbal communicator. • Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with individuals inside and outside Smartsheet in a way consistent with our values and commitment to service. • Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis.
Benefits
• Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members • Monthly contributions toward your pension • 25 days paid for Holiday + Bank Holidays + Flexible Time Away Program • 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave • 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses • Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership, salary sacrifice options, and your own personal Smartsheet account. • Teleworking options from any registered location in the UK (role specific) • Get to Know Us: • Get to Know Us: • At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.
No credit card. Takes 10 seconds.