Senior Manager, Payroll
Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is building the next big thing in AI search, and the next big thing is answers.
With the explosion of information and data online, search has never been more important. However, while the world of consumer search has innovated over time, enterprise search has not. In fact, the majority of enterprise search is powered by outdated keyword technology that only scans for keywords and delivers a list of hyperlinks rather than actually answering questions. Yext, the AI Search Company, offers a modern, AI-powered Answers Platform that understands natural language so that when people ask questions about a business online they get direct answers – not links.
We have a big, audacious mission to transform the enterprise with AI search. To achieve that, we need bright minds and diverse perspectives to join our growing company and help us continue to disrupt an industry. Does this sound like you?
Yext is seeking an experienced payroll professional to join our growing team. The Senior Payroll Manager will be responsible for maintaining and operating the Company's payroll function, processes and systems, including global payroll, commissions payments, bonuses, payroll related taxes and certain business operations. The Senior Payroll Manager will partner and work closely with HR, Equity, and Finance teams. Reporting to the VP of Finance Shared Services, this manager will be a true partner to the organization, always approaching work with a lens of adding value to the company.
What You'll Do
- Maintain, operate, and update payroll systems/processes on a daily basis
- Support and review commissions payments, processes and functions as needed
- Manage the payroll cycle for all Yext entities (international and domestic), including setting up international payroll for new international entities
- Coach, support, and develop talent within the team; manage team members’ growth and career trajectory and scale the team by sharing opportunities for increased effectiveness and efficiency while also identifying the key barriers for success
- Ensure bonuses/commissions/variable pay earnings are accurate and on-time for the sales teams in line with current compensation plans
- Investigate and drive resolution to payroll questions from Finance and HR teams
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and controls, SOX as well as compliance with external laws and regulatory guidance.
- Provide monthly analysis and report on payroll related metrics
- Work with Equity & Tax teams to ensure tax calculations for equity-based compensation awards are prepared, reviewed, and timely submitted to payroll for processing
- Have a commitment to process improve and reengineer current systems to build efficient and scalable payroll processes
What You Have
- BA/BS degree or similar college level education
- 8+ years of Payroll experience,
- Experience with major Payroll and ERP systems (ADP, Workday, Safeguard, Netsuite),must have deep knowledge and experience working with payroll vendors and platform technologies
- Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity
- Extremely strong communicator and project manager with a passion for employee experience and satisfaction.
- Detail oriented, deadline driven and work well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to comfortably interact with employees of all levels of experience and seniority, across the organization.
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