Payroll Manager II

Overview

One Identity is an award-winning security software provider offering a broad selection of solutions that solve some of the most common and most challenging IT security problems. Part of the One Identity Software group, One Identity solutions eliminate the complexities and time-consuming processes often required to govern identities, manage privileged accounts and control access. Our solutions enhance business agility while addressing IAM challenges within on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. The combined entity delivers a complete portfolio of market-leading Identity Access Management, Privileged Access Management, and Identity Governance solutions. Now, customers can achieve identity-centric security with trusted, proven technology in each major category.

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Compliance:

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for full-time employees, exempt and hourly, across all global entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll cycles (bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly) across multiple jurisdictions.
• Own payroll setup for new hires and ensure all employee changes (comp, deductions, benefits, garnishments, tax elections, etc.) are processed accurately and on time.
• Manage payroll administration through Employer of Record (EOR) providers across global jurisdictions and support payroll readiness for expansion into new countries/states.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour regulations, payroll tax registration and filing requirements on a global basis, and maintain complete payroll records aligned with legal and tax obligations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust payroll, time-off, leave, and workers’ compensation procedures and guidelines; monitor compliance and ensure operational accuracy.
• Drive payroll controls and documentation; serve as the payroll compliance owner ensuring all support appropriately cataloged and ready if local government payroll audit were to occur.
• Stay current on global payroll legislation changes and coordinate implementation of required updates
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements across supported countries.
• Manage audits (financial, tax, and governmental) requiring payroll support.

Audits, Reporting & Controls

• Perform pre- and post-internal payroll audits, prepare reconciliations, and conduct payroll variance analysis each cycle to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Own monthly/quarterly/annual payroll reconciliations and reporting, including:
• W-2 and 1099 preparation
• Quarterly/annual amendments
• 401(k) testing and reconciliations
• Payroll tax filings and reporting
• Liaise with auditors and coordinate payroll tax, benefits, and compliance audits; ensure documentation readiness and issue resolution.

Financial Reporting & Close

• Partner with Accounting to support month-end close processes, including creating and maintaining payroll and benefits journal entries, accruals, and reconciliation of payroll registers to the general ledger in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare post-payroll reports and reconcile bank deposits and payroll funding, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Provide leadership with reporting and insights related to payroll forecasting, cash needs, and benefits requirements.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Lead process improvements to increase accuracy, scalability, and automation of payroll workflows.
• Act as a subject matter expert for payroll system integrations with other platforms (e.g., accounting software, benefits administration).
• Implement and monitor KPIs to measure payroll process efficiency and accuracy.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless employee experience, resolve payroll issues quickly, and maintain data integrity across systems.
• Continuously improve payroll operations in a fast-paced environment by building scalable workflows, documenting processes, and strengthening internal controls to support future audits and growth.

External Vendor Management

• Manage relationships with global payroll providers and local in-country partners.
• Evaluate vendor performance and partner on RFP efforts with Procurement.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field with 10+ years’ experience
• Deep knowledge of global payroll operations and compliance (USA, APJ, EMEA and LATAM), with hands-on expertise in country-specific wage and hour regulations, statutory registrations, tax filings, social security authorities, and payroll remittances.
• Preferable experience operating in complex multi-state and multi-country environments, including managing payroll through Employer of Record (EOR) partners and supporting expansion into new jurisdictions.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting principles, including journal entries, accruals, and payroll-to-GL reconciliations; close partnership with Accounting required (GAAP familiarity preferred).
• Hands-on experience with modern payroll and HRIS systems such as ADP, Workday, Dayforce or similar; ability to troubleshoot and improve workflows across integrated systems.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with high ownership in a fast-paced environment — able to prioritize competing deliverables, manage deadlines, and drive issues to resolution.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively across HR, Finance, Legal, external vendors, and employees.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, sound judgment, and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Company Description  

One Identity enables organizations of all sizes to better secure, manage, monitor, protect, and analyze information and infrastructure to help fuel innovation and drive their businesses forward. With team members around the globe, we intend to continue to grow revenues and add value to customers.  

When you join our team, you will have the opportunity to build and develop products at a scale few others can provide. Our product portfolio serves a large base of customers, and we are addressing the strategic imperatives for enterprise businesses. Working with some of the most talented employees the industry has to offer, we provide enhanced career opportunities for team members to learn and grow in a rapidly changing environment.  

Why work with us?  

-Life at One Identity means collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for technology.  

-When we see something that could be improved, we get to work inventing the solution.  

-Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationships.  

-We invest in our people and offer a series of programs that enable them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential.  

-Our team members’ health and wellness are our priority, as well as rewarding them for their hard work.  

One Identity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: One Identity is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at One Identity are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. One Identity will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. One Identity encourages applicants of all ages.  

Come join us. For more information, visit us on the web at One Identity Careers | Explore Opportunities with the OI Team 

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