Manager, Global Payroll & Compliance

Squarespace is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our Payroll function and meet the needs of our growing company. You will work as part of our Finance and Accounting team and partner closely with Legal and People Operations.
The Payroll team builds compliant processes that ensure seamless support of our organization. As the next member of our team, your work will support this through the preparation, distribution, and reporting of our payroll.
You will report to our Chief Accounting Officer and can be based in our New York headquarters or remotely in an approved state.
You'll Get To...

• Be the main contact for all payroll auditing related matters including the accurate and timely preparation of all requests
• Identify opportunities to automate current processes and implement effective controls to promote efficiency and improve payroll processes
• Coordinate with Accounting team on month end close activities and analyze payroll and benefit amounts, monthly or semi-monthly, for unusual trends to ensure accurate payroll processing
• Reconcile W-2 forms to ensure accurate entry of all compensation transactions, and quarterly Federal and State returns and amendments
• Expert in Federal, State, and Local labor laws, payroll tax requirements, payroll regulations and industry changes that affect payroll operations
• Audit employee records in HRIS (Workday), in partnership with People Operations to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date
• Prepare 401(k) audit, analysis and compliance filings
• Resolve all payroll discrepancies, process bi-weekly adjustments, and answer employee inquiries
• Responsible for accurate, timely and efficient payroll processing of a 1,500+ growing global workforce, this includes:
• Oversee payroll team to ensure payment of payroll processing for Semi Monthly and Monthly pay cycles, special transactions such as RSUs, retroactive pay, garnishment, student loans and other statutory deductions

Who We're Looking For

• Certified Payroll Professional certification (CPP)
• A deep understanding of leading Payroll practices, legislation, and regulation
• Capability to handle confidential information
• 10+ years of experience working in global, multi-state, private, and public companies
• 3+ years of experience with payroll systems (Workday, ADP), as well as leading a Payroll function
• Experience processing end-to-end payroll at a small to mid sized organization
• Experience driving change to streamline payroll processes and find efficiencies
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency and ability to work with large data sets

Benefits & Perks

• Employee donation match to community organizations
• Equity plan for all employees
• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• $100 per month remote Stipend
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Education reimbursement
• Supplemental Insurance plans
• Up to 20 weeks of paid family leave
• 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Flexible paid time off
• Health Savings Account with Squarespace funding

Cash Compensation Range: $114,500 - $201,250 USD
The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, qualifications and experience, among other factors.
In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), all Squarespace employees are eligible to receive equity in the company as part of their total compensation.
About Squarespace
Squarespace is a leading all-in-one website building and ecommerce platform that enables millions to build a brand and transact with their customers in an impactful and beautiful online presence. Our products allow anyone at any stage of their journey to manage their projects and businesses through websites, domains, ecommerce, marketing tools, and scheduling, along with tools for managing a social media presence with Unfold and hospitality business management through Tock. Squarespace democratizes access to outstanding design, helping our customers in approximately 200 countries and territories maintain consistent branding across all digital touchpoints to stand out online. Our team of more than 1,400 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Portugal (coming soon!), and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information, visit www.squarespace.com.
Our Commitment
Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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