Next Matter
Sr Manager, Payroll Operations US & Canada
Full-time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Department: Finance
Overview LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. This role is based in Sunnyvale, CA.
LinkedIn has an exciting opportunity for a
Senior Manager, Payroll Operations
to lead payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada. Reporting to the
Director of Global Payroll Operations , this key leadership role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll delivery for approximately 13,000 employees across multiple entities.
As part of the
Global Payroll & Employment Tax leadership team , you will manage the full payroll cycle while driving operational excellence through
process standardization, remediation, and optimization . You’ll lead a high-performing team, ensure compliance, and elevate employee payroll experience through accuracy, flexibility, and service excellence. You will also
oversee and manage cross-functional projects , collaborating with key partners across HR, Finance, Legal, Equity, Benefits, and Technology, etc to deliver solutions that scale with the business.
Success in this role requires a strategic and collaborative mindset, strong payroll expertise, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Equity, Legal, Benefits, and other key stakeholders. You\'ll play a critical role in
scaling and transforming
payroll operations in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
At LinkedIn, we are guided by our payroll essential traits:
adaptability, accountability, integrity, trust & communication, and authentic leadership . This is a unique opportunity to help shape and execute LinkedIn’s global payroll strategy while being part of a mission-driven, collaborative, and forward-thinking team.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage full-cycle payroll operations for the U.S. and Canada, including bi-weekly, off-cycle, equity, and bonus processing for ~13,000 employees
Supervise and mentor a team of payroll professionals, providing leadership, development, and career progression opportunities
Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution in compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations
Act as subject matter expert on U.S. and Canadian payroll, including taxation, employment law, stock compensation, and benefit deductions
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Benefits, Compensation, Stock Admin, Global Mobility, Legal, Treasury, and Accounting) to optimize end-to-end payroll-related processes
Manage relationships with external vendors including ADP GlobalView, Streamline, and other third-party payroll service providers
Oversee payroll-related audits, compliance checks, and controls (SOX, internal, and external audits)
Maintain and continuously improve payroll process documentation, procedures, SLAs, and controls
Develop and maintain KPIs, OKRs, dashboards, and prepare materials for quarterly business reviews
Support equity compensation processing including RSUs, ISOs, Non-Quals, and ESPP, ensuring accurate tax treatment and timely reporting
Partner with the Employment Tax team on reconciliation, filings, and compliance
Lead payroll process transformation initiatives and systems enhancements
Support payroll integration efforts for M&A, Workday enhancements, and new entity setups in the NAMER region
Drive a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement
What We Offer
Flexible hybrid work options
Learning and development resources
Recognition and reward culture
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact at scale
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of progressive payroll experience with a focus on U.S. and Canadian payroll
5+ years of people management experience including managing payroll teams
Preferred Qualifications
CPP or FPC certification preferred
Deep expertise in federal, state, and provincial payroll tax and labor law compliance
Experience in a public company and SOX-compliant environment
Experience managing payroll for equity and deferred compensation programs
Strong project management, change management, and process optimization skills
Experience with ServiceNow or similar case management tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive under pressure
Experience leading teams in a hybrid or remote-first environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across levels
Hands-on experience with ADP (GlobalView, Workforce Now, or Streamline) and Workday HCM
Proven track record in managing complex payroll operations, projects, and stakeholders
Suggested Skills
People Management
Accountability
Culture of crucial conversations
LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The pay range for this role is $130,000 to $211,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visithttps://careers.linkedin.com/benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at [emailprotected] and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.
A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn\'s legal duty to furnish information.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LinkedIn will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates
Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal.
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Workplace Type: Hybrid
Department: Finance
Overview LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. This role is based in Sunnyvale, CA.
LinkedIn has an exciting opportunity for a
Senior Manager, Payroll Operations
to lead payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada. Reporting to the
Director of Global Payroll Operations , this key leadership role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll delivery for approximately 13,000 employees across multiple entities.
As part of the
Global Payroll & Employment Tax leadership team , you will manage the full payroll cycle while driving operational excellence through
process standardization, remediation, and optimization . You’ll lead a high-performing team, ensure compliance, and elevate employee payroll experience through accuracy, flexibility, and service excellence. You will also
oversee and manage cross-functional projects , collaborating with key partners across HR, Finance, Legal, Equity, Benefits, and Technology, etc to deliver solutions that scale with the business.
Success in this role requires a strategic and collaborative mindset, strong payroll expertise, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Equity, Legal, Benefits, and other key stakeholders. You\'ll play a critical role in
scaling and transforming
payroll operations in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
At LinkedIn, we are guided by our payroll essential traits:
adaptability, accountability, integrity, trust & communication, and authentic leadership . This is a unique opportunity to help shape and execute LinkedIn’s global payroll strategy while being part of a mission-driven, collaborative, and forward-thinking team.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage full-cycle payroll operations for the U.S. and Canada, including bi-weekly, off-cycle, equity, and bonus processing for ~13,000 employees
Supervise and mentor a team of payroll professionals, providing leadership, development, and career progression opportunities
Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution in compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations
Act as subject matter expert on U.S. and Canadian payroll, including taxation, employment law, stock compensation, and benefit deductions
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Benefits, Compensation, Stock Admin, Global Mobility, Legal, Treasury, and Accounting) to optimize end-to-end payroll-related processes
Manage relationships with external vendors including ADP GlobalView, Streamline, and other third-party payroll service providers
Oversee payroll-related audits, compliance checks, and controls (SOX, internal, and external audits)
Maintain and continuously improve payroll process documentation, procedures, SLAs, and controls
Develop and maintain KPIs, OKRs, dashboards, and prepare materials for quarterly business reviews
Support equity compensation processing including RSUs, ISOs, Non-Quals, and ESPP, ensuring accurate tax treatment and timely reporting
Partner with the Employment Tax team on reconciliation, filings, and compliance
Lead payroll process transformation initiatives and systems enhancements
Support payroll integration efforts for M&A, Workday enhancements, and new entity setups in the NAMER region
Drive a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement
What We Offer
Flexible hybrid work options
Learning and development resources
Recognition and reward culture
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact at scale
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of progressive payroll experience with a focus on U.S. and Canadian payroll
5+ years of people management experience including managing payroll teams
Preferred Qualifications
CPP or FPC certification preferred
Deep expertise in federal, state, and provincial payroll tax and labor law compliance
Experience in a public company and SOX-compliant environment
Experience managing payroll for equity and deferred compensation programs
Strong project management, change management, and process optimization skills
Experience with ServiceNow or similar case management tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive under pressure
Experience leading teams in a hybrid or remote-first environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across levels
Hands-on experience with ADP (GlobalView, Workforce Now, or Streamline) and Workday HCM
Proven track record in managing complex payroll operations, projects, and stakeholders
Suggested Skills
People Management
Accountability
Culture of crucial conversations
LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The pay range for this role is $130,000 to $211,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visithttps://careers.linkedin.com/benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at [emailprotected] and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.
A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn\'s legal duty to furnish information.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LinkedIn will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates
Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal.
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