Payroll Manager

Payroll ManagerAppLovin is looking for a driven Payroll Manager to own global payroll operations across the US and key international markets. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on building compliance frameworks from the ground up, partnering cross-functionally, and making payroll run like infrastructure — accurate, on time, and scalable.You will be the subject matter expert on payroll tax and statutory compliance across our primary geographies: United States, Singapore, Germany, Ireland, Cyprus, and Italy. You will manage vendor relationships, own the end-to-end payroll cycle, and work closely with Finance, Accounting, and HR/PeopleOps to support month-end close, audit readiness, and equity-related payroll events.Global Payroll OperationsOwn end-to-end payroll processing across the US (multi-state) and international entities in SG, DE, IE, CY, and IT — ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery each cycleManage relationships with external payroll vendors and in-country service providers; hold them accountable to SLAs and quality standardsServe as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related matters across Finance, Accounting, HR, and LegalHandle off-cycle payrolls, manual calculations, retroactive adjustments, and termination runsTax & Statutory ComplianceMaintain deep, current knowledge of payroll tax obligations in each covered jurisdiction — federal/state/local in the US and statutory requirements in SG, DE, IE, CY, and ITEnsure timely and accurate filing of all payroll tax returns, year-end forms (W-2, P60, IR8A equivalents), and local employer statutory filingsMonitor legislative and regulatory changes across all jurisdictions; assess impact and implement required changes proactivelyPartner with Tax and Legal on cross-border employment structures, shadow payrolls, and treaty-related mattersSupport external payroll audits, tax authority inquiries, and statutory inspectionsEquity & Stock CompensationProcess and reconcile equity-related payroll events including RSU vesting, ESPP purchase cycles, NQ exercises, and ISO exercisesEnsure proper tax withholding and reporting for stock transactions across all jurisdictions, including applicable FBT, social security, and spread income treatmentSystems & ControlsMonitor integrations and manual business processes between Workday HCM and payroll systems (Workday, Cloudpay, local partners)Audit input data, validate outputs, and maintain strong internal controls around payroll authorization and data integritySupport month-end close: prepare payroll journal entries, headcount reconciliations, accruals, and benefits reconciliations in coordination with the GL/Accounting teamIdentify and drive process improvements — automate where possible, document where critical, and eliminate manual workaroundsCross-Functional PartnershipServe as a trusted resource for HR/PeopleOps on all payroll implications of compensation decisions, new hires, LOAs, and terminationsPartner with Accounting Ops on payroll-related reconciliations and audit supportRespond to employee escalations and payroll inquiries promptly and with clarityWhat We're Looking For6+ years of progressive payroll experience in a multi-country environment; at least 2 years in a lead or manager capacityDeep working knowledge of US payroll tax (federal, state, local) — multi-state is required; experience with CA, NY, or WA is a plusDirect, hands-on experience processing payroll in at least two of the following: Singapore (CPF, IRAS IR8A), Germany (Lohnsteuer, SV contributions), Ireland (PAYE/PRSI/USC/ASC), Cyprus (PAYE, GHS contributions), or Italy (INPS, IRPEF, busta paga)Proficiency with Workday HCM/Payroll or equivalent global processor; strong Excel/Google Sheets skills requiredTrack record of managing payroll tax filings, year-end reconciliations, and statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions simultaneouslyExperience processing equity-related payroll transactions (RSU, ESPP, NQ, ISO) in a public company environmentExceptionally detail-oriented with strong reconciliation instincts — you are comfortable building processes to detect errors before they become problemsClear, direct communicator who can translate complex payroll mechanics for a non-payroll audienceComfortable in a lean, high-velocity environment where you own outcomes end-to-end with limited hand-holdingNice to HaveAPAC payroll experience beyond Singapore (e.g., Japan, South Korea, Australia, or India)CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent international credentialExperience supporting payroll for a company that went through rapid international expansion or M&APrior exposure to NetSuite in a payroll accounting context Griffin