Global Payroll Manager
United States
Finance – Finance & Accounting /
Full-time /
Remote
About Sayari:
Sayari is a risk intelligence provider that equips the public and private sectors with immediate visibility into complex commercial relationships by delivering the largest commercially available collection of corporate and trade data from over 250 jurisdictions worldwide. Sayari's solutions enable risk resilience, mission-critical investigations, and better economic decisions.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., its solutions are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and government agencies, and are used globally by thousands of users in over 35 countries. Funded by world-class investors, with a strategic $228 million investment by TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG) in 2024, Sayari has been recognized by the Inc. 5000 and the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States and was featured as one of Inc.’s “Best Workplaces” for 2025.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Global Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and processing of payroll for our employees across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Brazil, Japan, and other international locations. This role requires close collaboration with our Revenue Operations (RevOps), Human Resources (HR), and Accounting/Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll execution, particularly in handling complex commission and bonus payments. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for precision and a desire to work in a fast-paced, global environment, we encourage you to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Global Payroll Processing: Manage and execute end-to-end payroll processing for all company entities in the US, Canada, UK, Singapore, Brazil, Japan, and other assigned countries.
- Data Accuracy & Integrity: Ensure the accuracy of payroll data by verifying employee changes, new hires, terminations, and compensation updates in the HRIS.
- Commission & Bonus Payments: Partner closely with the Revenue Operations team to accurately calculate and process variable pay, including monthly and quarterly commissions, bonuses, and spiffs. Ensure all payments are validated and paid in a timely manner.
- Compliance: Ensure all payroll operations are in compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and employment regulations in each respective country. Stay current on changing legislation that may impact payroll.
- Reconciliation & Reporting: Perform monthly payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals. Prepare and provide standard and ad-hoc reports to Accounting, Finance, and HR teams as needed.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key point of contact for payroll-related matters, working closely with HR on benefits deductions, leaves of absence, and employee inquiries, and with Accounting/Finance on funding and financial reporting.
- System Maintenance: Assist in the administration of payroll and time-tracking systems, ensuring data integrity and proper system configuration.
- Employee Support: Address and resolve employee payroll-related questions and issues with a high level of customer service and confidentiality.
- Process Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements to payroll processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or Manager with hands-on experience processing multi-state US payroll.
- 1+ years of experience managing payroll for international locations; specific experience with Canada, UK, Singapore, Brazil, and/or Japan is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of payroll principles, tax regulations, and compliance requirements across different jurisdictions.
- Experience working with variable compensation structures, such as sales commissions and bonuses.
- Excellent numerical aptitude and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and experienced with payroll software and HRIS systems.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments and employees at all levels.
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Nice to have
- Experience with Rippling for payroll and HRIS functions.
- Experience using Spiff or a similar commission calculation and management platform.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
The target base salary for this position is $100,000-$120,000 plus bonus and equity. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including location, local market variances, candidate experience and expertise, internal peer equity, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Benefits:
· 100% fully paid medical, vision, and dental for employees and their dependents
· Generous time off; we observe all US federal holidays, close our office for a winter break (12/24-12/31), in addition to granting 18 PTO days and 10 sick days
· Outstanding compensation package; competitive commissions for revenue roles and quarterly bonuses for non-revenue positions
· A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
· Eligibility to participate in additional benefits such as 401k match up to 5%, 100% paid life insurance (up to $100,000 coverage),, and parental leave
· A collaborative and positive culture - your team will be as smart and driven as you
· Limitless growth and learning opportunities
Sayari is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. We believe diversity and inclusion mean our team members should reflect the diversity of the United States. No employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, genetics, or political affiliation. We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
