US Payroll Manager

The Basics:

We are looking for a US Payroll Manager to join the Global Payroll team and fully own and drive all aspects of US payroll operations. Tanium currentlyoperatespayroll across 15 countries for 2200 employees and growing. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of US Payroll Operations and has a passion for innovative payroll solutions. This position will foster relationships with senior internal stakeholders byestablishingand maintaining exceptional business relationships and working collaboratively with other organizational teams. The candidate is expected to be hands-on as they complete day-to-day payroll operations support new and existing pay programs and drive process standardization automation and improvement.They will havea very strongfundamental understanding of multi-state US payroll and payroll tax management.

This position follows the Companys hybrid schedule which currently requires employees to work in the office at one of the following locations a minimum of three days per week: Addison TX; Bellevue WA; Durham NC; Emeryville CA; or Reston VA.

What youll do:

• Own the payroll processing of US salaried payroll for 1400 employees and hourly payroll for 100 employees.
• Prepare payroll input filesprocessand review payroll outputs to verify accuracy and compliance confirming that all data is properly recorded and processed according to company policies.
• Act as subject matter expert in US payrollprovidingvaluable insights guidance andassistanceto other team members and internal stakeholders.
• Perform ongoing reconciliation and audit of data flowing from multiple systems into the payroll platform resolving discrepancies and errors tomaintaindata integrity and compliance.
• Lead automation initiatives and process enhancements within the payroll department collaborating cross-functionally with HR IT Legal and Accounting to streamline andoptimizepayroll operationsincluding benefits administration and withholdings (e.g. leave of absence employee benefits 401k FSA etc.).
• Ensure adherence to best practices to minimize errors andmaintainoperational excellence.
• Assistwith month-end close activities such as payroll journal entries and GL account reconciliations.
• Respond to employee inquiries and serve asliaisonbetween employee and third-party providers.
• Audit reconcile and fund 401k contributions associated with each and resolve discrepancies in real time.
• Research and review payroll tax reporting and ensureaccurateandtimelyfilings withappropriate governmentauthorities.
• Manage and track tax inquiries amendments adjustments and follow up withtaxteam as needed.
• Complete quarter-end and year-end reconciliations for tax filings and W-2 filings.
• Independently lead payroll related audits such as Workers Compensation and 401k.
• Provide ad-hoc support and services on special projects and implementations as needed.
• Provide ad-hoc coverage and support on international payroll as needed.

Were looking for someone with:

• 7 years of end-to-end payroll processing including companies with 1800 employees.
• US payroll subject matterexpertise strong understanding of payroll processes best practices and thorough knowledge of payroll-related state legal tax and compliance requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills needed tointerfaceandestablishrapport with all levels of theorganizationincluding executive team members.
• A proactive high-energy approach with exceptional management skills and meticulous attention to detail to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Knowledge of equity issues and how they relate to multi-state payroll reporting and tax (RSU NQ ISO)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables lookups).
• Experience/certification preferred but notrequired:
• CPP
• Payroll accounting
• SOX compliance and considerations

• Additionalconsideration given to candidates with:
• International payroll experience including Canada EMEA and/or APAC to support our international team with payroll review and reconciliations.
• Payroll systems implementation experience
• UKG Pro experience including system configuration maintenance and optimization.
• Experience in building payroll processes and internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

About Tanium

On a mission. Together.

At Tanium we are stewards of a culture that emphasizes the importance of collaboration respect and our pursuit of revolutionizing the way some of the largest enterprises and governments in the world solve their most difficult IT challenges we are strengthened by our unique perspectives and by our collective actions.

As a global organization with stakeholders around the world its imperative that the diversity of our customers and communities is reflected internally in our team members. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that only together can we do great things.

Our commitment to excellence and innovation has earned us a place on the Forbes Cloud 100 list for ten consecutive years and we continue to be recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

Each of our team members has 5 days set aside as volunteer time off (VTO) to contribute to the communities they live in and give back to the causes they care about most.

What youll get

The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $116000 to $178000. This range is an estimate for what Tanium will pay a new hire. The actual annual base salary offered may be adjusted based on a variety of factors including but not limited to location education skills training and experience.

In addition to an annual base salary team members will receive equity awards and a generous benefits package consisting of medical dental and vision plan family planning benefits health savings account flexible spending account transportation savings account 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match life accident and disability coverage business travel accident insurance employee assistance programs disability insurance and other well-being benefits.

Tanium is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age gender identity sexual orientation disability protected Veteran status or other legally protected categories. If you require a reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening completing an application interviewing or completing any pre-employment testing or requirements please contact. For more information refer to the Know Your Rights poster which is available here - be aware of job offers coming from people claiming to be Tanium employees. Tanium employees will only use @ email addresses to communicate with you will have video interviews with you and will never ask you for money.

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