OpenX
Senior Manager, Global Benefits & Payroll
OpenX, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Senior Manager, Global Benefits & Payroll
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Company At a Glance
OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.
At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.
At OpenX, our people and culture are our competitive advantage. We care deeply about our employees and work hard to create an environment where everyone can do their best work, grow, and feel supported. We believe that collaboration, respect, and inclusion lead to our greatest innovations and business success. Our teams operate with humility, curiosity, and shared purpose, because when we take care of our people, they take care of our customers, and our business thrives as a result.
Position Summary The
Senior Manager, Global Benefits & Payroll
role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives. The Senior Manager leads a team of professionals who manage the day-to-day administration of payroll and benefits, focusing on process optimization, governance, and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and mentor the payroll and benefits teams to ensure consistent, accurate, and compliant execution of all programs.
Drive the process of global payroll and benefits operations, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory environments.
Establish performance standards, service-level metrics, and quality controls across all geographies.
Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex payroll or benefits issues requiring managerial intervention.
Partner with Sr Director, People Operations to manage budgets, and align total rewards initiatives with broader organizational priorities.
Represent the function in audits, leadership reviews, and cross-functional projects impacting total rewards.
Oversee global payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with tax, labor, and statutory requirements.
Ensure internal controls, audits, and documentation standards are maintained and aligned with compliance standards.
Evaluate and implement process improvements and technology enhancements to support scalability and efficiency.
Act as the point of contact and assume the Payroll Manager’s responsibilities in their absence.
Provide oversight of global benefits programs, including health, retirement, insurance, and wellness initiatives.
Assess and benchmark programs to ensure competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
Oversee the communication and education of benefits programs to enhance employee understanding and engagement.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous evaluation of competitive global benefits programs, including health, retirement, insurance and wellbeing initiatives.
Analyze benefits utilization and employee feedback to inform recommendations for program improvements.
Oversee open enrollment, and benefits communications in partnership with the Sr. Director, Operations and Corporate Communications.
Collaborate with Sr Director, People Operations and Finance to manage benefits budgets, cost modeling, and forecasting.
Partner with the Sr Director, People Operations to ensure regional benefits offerings are competitive and compliant with local requirements.
Ensure all benefit plans are administered in accordance with company policies, and statutory obligations.
Act as the point of contact and assume the Benefit Manager’s responsibilities in their absence.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or related field, preferred. 7+ years of progressive experience in payroll and benefits administration, with at least 5+ years in a managerial or leadership role.
Proven success leading multi-country teams and ensuring compliance in complex, global environments.
Strong knowledge of global employment laws, tax regulations, and benefits administration best practices.
Experience with enterprise HRIS and payroll systems, preferably ADP.
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) (preferred).
SHRM-SCP or SPHR (preferred).
Compensation $140,760 - $165,600 a year
Benefits A summary of our benefits, which include medical, dental, vision, 401k, equity and more, can be viewed here:
https://www.openx.com/company/careers/
Company Values
WE ARE ONE – We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture.
WE ARE CUSTOMER CENTRIC – We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers – we act with integrity at all times. We care.
OPENX IS OURS – We are all owners of OpenX. We all have a voice to improve OpenX. We stake our personal and professional reputations on the excellence of our work. We are not interested in just "doing our jobs"; we take ownership to drive results.
WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK – We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally.
WE EVOLVE FAST – We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.
OpenX TRAITS
HUMBLE – Ideal team players are humble and demonstrate integrity. They put the team's success above their own, share credit generously, and value collective achievements.
DRIVEN – Ideal team players are results-driven and motivated. They are curious, always seeking more to do, learn, and take on.
SMART – Ideal team players are smart and possess the intellectual acumen to understand the complexities of our organization and industry.
Equal Employment Opportunity OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities. It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.
Applicant Privacy Policy Applicants can review our Applicant Privacy Policy at any time by visiting the following link:
https://www.openx.com/privacy-center/applicant-privacy-policy/ .
Effective Date November 21, 2024
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Technology, Information and Internet
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Senior Manager, Global Benefits & Payroll
role at
OpenX
Company At a Glance
OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.
At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.
At OpenX, our people and culture are our competitive advantage. We care deeply about our employees and work hard to create an environment where everyone can do their best work, grow, and feel supported. We believe that collaboration, respect, and inclusion lead to our greatest innovations and business success. Our teams operate with humility, curiosity, and shared purpose, because when we take care of our people, they take care of our customers, and our business thrives as a result.
Position Summary The
Senior Manager, Global Benefits & Payroll
role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives. The Senior Manager leads a team of professionals who manage the day-to-day administration of payroll and benefits, focusing on process optimization, governance, and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and mentor the payroll and benefits teams to ensure consistent, accurate, and compliant execution of all programs.
Drive the process of global payroll and benefits operations, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory environments.
Establish performance standards, service-level metrics, and quality controls across all geographies.
Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex payroll or benefits issues requiring managerial intervention.
Partner with Sr Director, People Operations to manage budgets, and align total rewards initiatives with broader organizational priorities.
Represent the function in audits, leadership reviews, and cross-functional projects impacting total rewards.
Oversee global payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with tax, labor, and statutory requirements.
Ensure internal controls, audits, and documentation standards are maintained and aligned with compliance standards.
Evaluate and implement process improvements and technology enhancements to support scalability and efficiency.
Act as the point of contact and assume the Payroll Manager’s responsibilities in their absence.
Provide oversight of global benefits programs, including health, retirement, insurance, and wellness initiatives.
Assess and benchmark programs to ensure competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
Oversee the communication and education of benefits programs to enhance employee understanding and engagement.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous evaluation of competitive global benefits programs, including health, retirement, insurance and wellbeing initiatives.
Analyze benefits utilization and employee feedback to inform recommendations for program improvements.
Oversee open enrollment, and benefits communications in partnership with the Sr. Director, Operations and Corporate Communications.
Collaborate with Sr Director, People Operations and Finance to manage benefits budgets, cost modeling, and forecasting.
Partner with the Sr Director, People Operations to ensure regional benefits offerings are competitive and compliant with local requirements.
Ensure all benefit plans are administered in accordance with company policies, and statutory obligations.
Act as the point of contact and assume the Benefit Manager’s responsibilities in their absence.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or related field, preferred. 7+ years of progressive experience in payroll and benefits administration, with at least 5+ years in a managerial or leadership role.
Proven success leading multi-country teams and ensuring compliance in complex, global environments.
Strong knowledge of global employment laws, tax regulations, and benefits administration best practices.
Experience with enterprise HRIS and payroll systems, preferably ADP.
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) (preferred).
SHRM-SCP or SPHR (preferred).
Compensation $140,760 - $165,600 a year
Benefits A summary of our benefits, which include medical, dental, vision, 401k, equity and more, can be viewed here:
https://www.openx.com/company/careers/
Company Values
WE ARE ONE – We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture.
WE ARE CUSTOMER CENTRIC – We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers – we act with integrity at all times. We care.
OPENX IS OURS – We are all owners of OpenX. We all have a voice to improve OpenX. We stake our personal and professional reputations on the excellence of our work. We are not interested in just "doing our jobs"; we take ownership to drive results.
WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK – We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally.
WE EVOLVE FAST – We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.
OpenX TRAITS
HUMBLE – Ideal team players are humble and demonstrate integrity. They put the team's success above their own, share credit generously, and value collective achievements.
DRIVEN – Ideal team players are results-driven and motivated. They are curious, always seeking more to do, learn, and take on.
SMART – Ideal team players are smart and possess the intellectual acumen to understand the complexities of our organization and industry.
Equal Employment Opportunity OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities. It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.
Applicant Privacy Policy Applicants can review our Applicant Privacy Policy at any time by visiting the following link:
https://www.openx.com/privacy-center/applicant-privacy-policy/ .
Effective Date November 21, 2024
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Technology, Information and Internet
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at OpenX by 2x
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