Senior Manager, Global Payroll Operations

SoundHound AI believes every person should be able to interact naturally with the products around them–by simply talking. With a global reach spanning two dozen languages, we build Voice AI products with conversational intelligence for cars, restaurant ordering, and more, allowing our customers to extend their brand in new and meaningful ways. Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, the Senior Manager, Global Payroll Operations will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's payroll and time management operations across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will have experience managing global payroll systems and leading high-performing teams. The virtual/remote role is available throughout the United States. The salary range for this position is $145,000 to $190,000. Our recruiting team will provide a more specific salary range based on work location and years of experience. In addition to salary, you will receive equity (RSUs) and benefits like healthcare and paid time off. In this role, you will: Oversee and manage the company’s global payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll for all employees in multiple countries Provide leadership and guidance to the payroll team, ensuring that team members have the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to perform their duties effectively Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with global payroll regulations and standards, and all employment tax obligations Manage payroll-related special projects, including payroll system implementations, process improvements and integration of new countries and entities Administration and oversight of the company’s payroll and time management systems Partner and lead weekly meetings with other functional leads, including People Operations, Total Rewards, and Accounting/Finance Work closely with external payroll, EOR, PEO vendors ensuring they meet performance and compliance standards, and maintain positive relationships to support ongoing collaboration Ensure employee inquiries are resolved in a timely manner, and handled with care Review payroll reports to ensure timely filing with appropriate governmental authorities We would love to hear from you if: You have 12+ years of relevant work experience in international payroll You have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field You have extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes You have excellent leadership and team management skills You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex payroll issues You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders You have high attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills We'd be especially excited if you are already knowledgeable of UKG Pro Payroll. Here at SoundHound, diversity, equity, and inclusion are key to who we are as a company. With a mission to build Voice AI for the world, creating a team with global perspectives is critical to our success.  We care deeply about fostering an environment where everyone is supported and can do their best work. SoundHound ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits. Employees enjoy comprehensive health care, paid time off, discounted fitness classes, and flexible working hours. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at  https://soundhound.com/careers/ .  To view our job applicant privacy policy, please visit  https://static.soundhound.com/corpus/ta/applicantprivacynotice.html . Come join our growing team and bring your unique voice to our mission! #LI-TN1 #LI-REMOTE