Circle
Job Title:
Project Manager, Payroll & Stock
Company:
Circle
Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data — globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground‑breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure – including USDC, a blockchain‑based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.
What You’ll Be Part Of Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
What You’ll Be Responsible For As the Project Manager, Payroll & Stock, you will operate at the center of critical cross‑functional projects designed to enable Circle’s growth and operational efficiencies. You will coordinate across People, Finance, Legal, and external teams to ensure Circle’s payroll and stock operations are best in class, accurate, compliant, and audit‑ready. This role requires an extreme level of attention to detail, collaboration, innovation, and creativity.
What You’ll Work On
Lead global expansion for the payroll and stock teams including new entity launches, EOR expansion, and current country expansion
Lead vendor relationships with current payroll vendors with the bias towards expecting best in class service and ensuring global compliance and automation
Support vendor selection and lead system implementations
Manage system integrations between payroll platforms (e.g., Workday, UKG, Deel, Fidelity)
Oversee quarterly and year‑end reconciliations for U.S. and non‑U.S. payroll, including equity and tax reporting
Support payroll‑related stock tasks, including vesting, grant acceptance, and reporting
Lead responses to internal audit, external audit, and government requests, including pulling required samples
Own process documentation and improvements across payroll and equity operations
Drive communication and collaboration with cross‑functional partners on payroll and mobility topics
Act as backup for regular payroll and stock transactions including but not limited to payroll processing, stock vesting, stock granting, reporting, and auditing
Core Requirements
7+ years of experience in global payroll, stock administration, or finance operations
Understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and tax regulations across U.S. and international markets
Experience working with global equity compensation operations, including system integration, reporting, and employee stock purchase plans
Familiarity with tools like Workday, UKG, Fidelity, and Deel
Experience at a public company with SOX compliance requirements
Familiarity with international mobility, immigration, or EOR structures
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail
Compensation Base Pay Range: $130,000 - $170,000
Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages. Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
Accommodations Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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Project Manager, Payroll & Stock
Company:
Circle
Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data — globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground‑breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure – including USDC, a blockchain‑based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.
What You’ll Be Part Of Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
What You’ll Be Responsible For As the Project Manager, Payroll & Stock, you will operate at the center of critical cross‑functional projects designed to enable Circle’s growth and operational efficiencies. You will coordinate across People, Finance, Legal, and external teams to ensure Circle’s payroll and stock operations are best in class, accurate, compliant, and audit‑ready. This role requires an extreme level of attention to detail, collaboration, innovation, and creativity.
What You’ll Work On
Lead global expansion for the payroll and stock teams including new entity launches, EOR expansion, and current country expansion
Lead vendor relationships with current payroll vendors with the bias towards expecting best in class service and ensuring global compliance and automation
Support vendor selection and lead system implementations
Manage system integrations between payroll platforms (e.g., Workday, UKG, Deel, Fidelity)
Oversee quarterly and year‑end reconciliations for U.S. and non‑U.S. payroll, including equity and tax reporting
Support payroll‑related stock tasks, including vesting, grant acceptance, and reporting
Lead responses to internal audit, external audit, and government requests, including pulling required samples
Own process documentation and improvements across payroll and equity operations
Drive communication and collaboration with cross‑functional partners on payroll and mobility topics
Act as backup for regular payroll and stock transactions including but not limited to payroll processing, stock vesting, stock granting, reporting, and auditing
Core Requirements
7+ years of experience in global payroll, stock administration, or finance operations
Understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and tax regulations across U.S. and international markets
Experience working with global equity compensation operations, including system integration, reporting, and employee stock purchase plans
Familiarity with tools like Workday, UKG, Fidelity, and Deel
Experience at a public company with SOX compliance requirements
Familiarity with international mobility, immigration, or EOR structures
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail
Compensation Base Pay Range: $130,000 - $170,000
Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages. Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
Accommodations Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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