Senior Manager, Global Payroll

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Spring Health is actively seeking a Senior Manager, Global Payroll to join our People Team. Reporting to the VP, Total Rewards & People Operations and partnering closely with our Finance and People Ops teams, the Senior Manager will lead our payroll function, oversee a critical acquisition integration, and design our global payroll roadmap. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in New York City with an in-office expectation of 1-2 days per week. Occasional travel for team or company events may be required.

What you’ll do

Lead the payroll workstream for our current acquisition, harmonizing two distinct payroll systems, policies, and schedules into a single engine by October 1, 2026.

Leverage AI and automation tools to innovate payroll administration, identifying opportunities to eliminate manual tasks and increase the speed and scalability of our operations.

Design and implement a roadmap for global payroll practices to ensure compliance and consistency as we expand into new international markets.

Audit existing workflows to identify friction points and reinvent processes to ensure 100% accuracy and timeliness.

Oversee the successful execution of multiple payroll runs, including bi-weekly and semi-monthly cycles, for all employees across all entities.

Act as the primary liaison between the People and Finance departments to ensure data integrity and budget alignment.

Ensure all payroll activities adhere to local, state, federal, and international regulations while leading year-end reporting and audits.

Manage and mentor one to two direct reports by setting clear KPIs and providing consistent feedback to support their development.

Provide data-driven insights and payroll perspectives to the leadership team to influence company-wide decisions.

Collaborate on the implementation and optimization of payroll and HRIS software to improve system interoperability and reporting.

Act as the lead investigator and resolver for historical payroll tax account discrepancies; proactively manage and resolve outstanding notices from state and local agencies (e.g., Ohio, etc.) to ensure all accounts are in good standing and future penalties are eliminated.

Stay current on changing labor laws and tax regulations to proactively adjust internal policies and procedures.

What success looks like in this role

Maintain a payroll error rate of less than 1% across all entities.

Achieve 100% on-time payroll delivery for all employees.

Successful consolidation of acquired payroll systems and policies by the October 1, 2026 deadline.

Complete all internal and external payroll audits on time with no significant findings.

Contribute to a Total Rewards & People Operations team engagement score of 70+ as part of our shared team goals.

What you’ll bring

6+ years of experience in payroll management.

2+ years of experience in a leadership or strategic role.

Proven experience managing direct reports and driving performance through coaching.

Deep expertise in payroll tax, compliance, and multi-state and international regulations.

Experience With Payroll Software Migrations And Integrations.

Previous experience navigating the nuances of transitioning employee data and benefits during an acquisition or merger.

Familiarity with international labor laws and the complexities of paying a global workforce.

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll and tax concepts to diverse stakeholders.

A systems-thinking mindset with a focus on building scalable, error-proof processes.

Ability to balance the priorities of both HR (employee experience) and Finance (reporting and accruals).

Experience With Adp, Paylocity, And/or Workday Is Preferred.

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is preferred.

The target base salary range for this position is

$

147,140 - $186,210

, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs annually using

Radford Global Compensation Database

at minimum to ensure competitive and fair pay.

Benefits Provided By Spring Health

Note

: We have even more benefits than listed

here

and below, your recruiter will provide more in-depth information as you continue in the interview process. Benefits are subject to individual plan requirements and eligibility criteria.

Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day at Spring. You and your dependents also receive access to

One Medical

accounts HSA and FSA plans are also available, with Spring contributing up to $1K for HSAs, depending on your plan type.

Employer sponsored 401(k) match of up to 2% for retirement planning

A yearly allotment of no cost visits to the Spring Health network of therapists, coaches, and medication management providers for you and your dependents.

We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave and company holidays.

At 6 months tenure with Spring, we offer parental leave of 18 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.

Access to

Noom

,

a weight management program—based in psychology, that’s tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Access to fertility care support through

Carrot

, in addition to $4,000 reimbursement for related fertility expenses.

Access to

Wellhub

,  which connects employees to the best options for fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep in one subscription

Access to

BrightHorizons

, which provides sponsored child care, back-up care, and elder care

Up to $1,000 Professional Development Reimbursement a year.

$200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

Research shows

that women and people from historically underrepresented communities often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every qualification compared to other similarly-qualified candidates. At Spring Health, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and supported to

Thrive

. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.

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