UPCOMING: Senior Manager, Global Payroll Operations

This job is opening soon. We invite you to express your interest ahead of time so that our recruiting team can begin reviewing your background.

SoundHound AI believes every person should be able to interact naturally with the products around them–by simply talking. With a global reach spanning two dozen languages, we build Voice AI products with conversational intelligence for cars, restaurant ordering, and more, allowing our customers to extend their brand in new and meaningful ways.

The Senior Manager of Global Payroll Operations will report to the Head of People and Culture. You will oversee and manage SoundHound AI's payroll and time management operations across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will have experience managing global payroll systems and leading high-performing teams.

This role requires working out of our Santa Clara, CA headquarters on a hybrid basis. The salary range for this position is $165,000 to $183,000. Our recruiting team will provide a more specific salary range based on work location and years of experience. In addition to salary, you will receive equity (RSUs) and benefits like healthcare and paid time off.

• Oversee and manage the company’s global payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll for all employees in multiple countries
• Provide leadership and guidance to the payroll team, ensuring that team members have the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to perform their duties effectively
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with global payroll regulations and standards, and all employment tax obligations
• Manage payroll-related special projects, including payroll system implementations, process improvements, and integration of new countries and entities
• Administration and oversight of the company’s payroll and time management systems
• Partner and lead weekly meetings with other functional leads, including People Operations, Total Rewards, and Accounting/Finance
• Work closely with external payroll, EOR, PEO vendors ensuring they meet performance and compliance standards, and maintain positive relationships to support ongoing collaboration
• Ensure employee inquiries are resolved on time, and handled with care
• Review payroll reports to ensure timely filing with appropriate governmental authorities

• You have 12+ years of relevant work experience in international payroll
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• You have extensive knowledge of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes
• You are relentless in improving delivery, quality, and productivity
• You have proven leadership, organizational, and team management skills
• You are willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex payroll issues
• You believe no task is too small and no challenge is too big
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• You have high attention to detail
• You ask questions, find solutions, and solve problems

We'd be especially excited if you have used UKG Pro Payroll.

We strive to be a values-driven company that is supportive of one another, open and honest, undaunted by challenges, nimble and focused, and determined to excel and win.

Here at SoundHound AI, diversity, equity, and inclusion are key to who we are as a company. With a mission to build Voice AI for the world, creating a team with global perspectives is critical to our success. 

We care deeply about fostering an environment where everyone is supported and can do their best work. SoundHound ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits.

Employees enjoy comprehensive health care, paid time off, discounted fitness classes, and flexible working hours. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at https://soundhound.com/careers/. 

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Join our growing team and bring your unique voice to our mission!

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