Senior Manager, Global Payroll Operations

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

As Senior Manager, Global Payroll Operations, you will be at the helm of Anduril’s payroll department. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that our employees across multiple countries are paid accurately and on time, while also managing compliance with varying local tax laws and regulations. This strategic leadership position demands a high level of expertise in global payroll systems, a deep understanding of domestic and international tax implications, and a passion for delivering a seamless payroll experience to our diverse workforce. You will collaborate with senior management and key cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, improve systems, and uphold the integrity of our payroll operations.


Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the global payroll operations, managing payroll for an assigned number of countries, and ensuring compliance with all local compensation and tax regulations.
• Develop, mentor, and provide direction to the payroll team, cultivating a high-performance culture focused on service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Foster strong relationships with PeopleOps, Legal, Tax, and Accounting teams to synchronize efforts, thereby ensuring statutory reporting requirements and audit controls are met.
• Design and implement robust payroll processes and controls, ensuring all operational activities are risk-averse and adhere to internal policies, including SOX compliance.
• Serve as the project manager for payroll system implementations and transitions, while partnering with People team to streamline vendor management.
• Act as the point of contact for payroll-related escalations, internal and external audits, and ad hoc requests, providing subject matter expertise and strategic guidance.
• Assist the general ledger team with payroll information to ensure accurate and timely financial statement reporting.
• Ensure proper processing and reporting of stock activity for employees in compliance with employee and tax reporting requirements.
• Lead the coordination and response to country compensation/payroll audits, identifying and resolving discrepancies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate, develop, and enforce the use of audit tools to support and optimize the payroll process.
• Review and recommend changes to payroll, benefits partnerships, and tax procedures to drive best practices within the company.
• Oversee project code management and timekeeping for hourly employees, including developing and providing training for our hourly staff.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 7+ years of experience in international payroll processing, with a preference for experience in managing payroll operations for multiple countries, including US, UK, and Australia.
• Demonstrated experience with global third-party payroll providers and a strong background in payroll accounting.
• Adapt to and manage frequent procedural changes, maintaining a resilient approach to all things payroll.
• Previous leadership experience with a track record of effectively managing and developing a payroll team.
• Proficient with large payroll platforms such as ADP, Rippling, or Paychex; Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus.
• Exceptional understanding of payroll tax laws, compliance issues, and employee compensation across multiple jurisdictions. Able to support locally required and voluntary payroll deductions such as superannuation (AUS), novated leasing (AUS), National Insurance (UK), etc.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with various payroll systems.
• A detail-oriented and self-directed individual capable of executing tasks with minimal supervision and managing complex, multi-faceted projects. Exhibits strong ownership and communication skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop internal relationships and vendor partnerships and to serve as a point of escalation.
• Commitment to maintaining professional and technical knowledge through ongoing education and engagement with industry developments.