Global Payroll Manager

**About Us**

We're TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS platform offering companies a one-stop-shop for booking, managing and reporting business travel.

We've revolutionized the business travel market by offering an unrivaled selection of travel options, a powerful booking and management platform, and 24/7 customer support. It's why we've become the leading all-in-one travel management solution.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we've grown to over 1200 people in 9 offices across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a 'unicorn' and in 2024 we raised** $104 million** in additional investment, with a total valuation of $1.4 billion.

We've been winning awards too. Since 2023, we've been voted one of the best places to work, one of the**fastest-growing apps and tech companies**,** and a leading pioneer of business travel.

These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to supercharge their corporate travel.

**About the Role**

**What You'll Be Doing**:
**Payroll Operations**:

- Oversee the accurate and timely payroll management of 1500+ employees across Spain, UK, Germany, US, and other geographies as we expand.
- Partner with payroll vendors to ensure compliance and seamless payroll processing across all jurisdictions.
- Oversee payroll accounting processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting directly into NetSuite (ERP).
- Manage and maintain compliance with all government regulations related to payroll, taxation, social security, and employer contributions.
- Collaborate with the People Operations team to maintain data quality in HR and payroll systems while driving process improvements that enhance the employee experience and encourage self-service.
- Ensure contingency plans are in place for critical payroll and accounting processes to guarantee seamless operations during absences or transitions.

**Team Leadership**:

- Lead, coach, and motivate a team, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and growth.
- Set clear roles and responsibilities, providing team members with development opportunities and career growth pathways.
- Build a strong team dynamic by involving team members in decision-making and goal-setting, and encouraging innovation and collaboration.

**Strategic Initiatives**:

- Drive payroll system optimization, including the implementation and rollout of tools.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as Finance, Revenue Operations, Workforce Management, and Total Rewards, to address payroll impacts in ongoing projects.
- Contribute to strategic projects, such as secondary sales, employee equity plans, and benefit integration, ensuring payroll accuracy and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Support mergers and acquisitions by integrating payroll processes and ensuring compliance across new entities.

**Process Improvement and Knowledge Sharing**:

- Document payroll and accounting processes to ensure consistency and knowledge continuity within the team.
- Develop and execute payroll education strategies to enable employees to better understand payroll policies, taxation, and self-service tools.
- Maintain and expand the internal knowledge base for employees, ensuring payroll-related information is clear, accessible, and updated regularly.

**What You'll Bring**:
**Required Skills and Experience**:

- Extensive experience in payroll operations across multiple countries, particularly Spain and the UK. Familiarity with German, US, and other international labor laws is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with payroll accounting processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office and GSuite, particularly Excel/Google Sheets. Experience working with payroll systems (e.g., Payzaar) and HRIS systems.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively coach team members and build trusted relationships with stakeholders.
- Fluency in English.

**Preferred Skills and Experience**:

- Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions is preferred but not a must.
- Experience working in hyper-growth startups.
- Familiarity with benefit and reward programs, such as equity plans and secondary sales processes.
- Strong process documentation and knowledge-sharing capabilities.

**Personal Attributes**:

- A strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A collaborative and transparent leader who inspires trust and motivates their team.
- An innovative mindset with a passion for process improvement and automation.
- Resilient under pressure, maintaining positivity and focus in challenging situations.

**Our Benefits**
- A competitive compensation package, including equity in TravelPerk;
- Generous vacation days so you can rest and