Senior Payroll Manager, Finance, Central

About the position

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015 to help solve some of society's toughest challenges - from eradicating disease and improving education to addressing the needs of our local communities. Our mission is to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone. The Payroll team is a small high energy group within the Finance team at CZI. We're passionate about providing efficient, accurate, and compliant payroll operations to employees across all CZI initiatives and functions. We leverage world-class technology and systems, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to ensure employees are paid reliably and promptly. As a Payroll Manager, you will serve as a key contributor to our team, overseeing all aspects of payroll processing and federal, state, and local tax compliance. You will be critical in building and improving operational and technical payroll processes to support our diverse and dynamic workforce. This is a hands-on role where you will lead and mentor a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment. If you are a subject matter expert in payroll with exceptional communication and organizational skills and a passion for continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply! This role reports directly to the Assistant Controller, collaborates closely with cross-functional partners, and will directly manage two payroll managers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily payroll operations, including bi-weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc payrolls for multi-state employees.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Implement and maintain payroll systems, including Workday Payroll and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Develop and implement payroll best practices, guidelines, and procedures in partnership with People and Business Systems teams.
• Lead and manage cross-functional payroll-related projects.
• Own end-to-end payroll-related audits.
• Develop, implement, and maintain key payroll policies and procedures, including internal control documentation and process improvements.
• Collaborate with various teams to support the payroll process and drive efficiencies and accuracy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team.

Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant end-to-end global payroll processing experience, including 5+ years managing a payroll team.
• Deep understanding of payroll tax laws and regulations, and hands-on experience with multi-state payroll.
• Expert knowledge of Workday Payroll and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Experience with G-Suite is essential.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Solid project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, resolve problems, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (focus in accounting, finance, or related field is highly preferred).

Benefits

• Generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions.
• Annual benefit for employees that can be used for housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs.
• CZI Life of Service Gifts awarded to employees to support the causes closest to them.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
• Funding for select family-forming benefits.
• Relocation support for employees moving to the Bay Area.