Global Payroll Manager

Kentik is the network intelligence platform for modern infrastructure teams. Unlike traditional monitoring and observability tools, we demystify complex network operations, enabling organizations to deliver applications and innovation at scale. Built by network experts to make critical insight accessible to every engineer, Kentik is the real-time source of truth that understands every network in context — from data center to cloud to the internet. This single platform unifies and correlates cloud, device, flow, synthetic data to turn telemetry into action. Market leaders like Akamai, Booking.com, Dropbox, and Zoom rely on Kentik to run, manage, and optimize their networks.

• Manage global payroll operations across almost forty states and 20 countries, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing
• Ensure compliance with local payroll laws, tax regulations, and labor laws in all locations where Kentik operates
• Maintain accurate state registrations and submit new registrations as needed
• Ensure all payroll transactions, including salaries, bonuses, commissions, and deductions, are processed accurately
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations and adjust practices accordingly
• Partner with HR, Finance, PEO partners and external payroll providers to streamline payroll processing and reporting
• Lead payroll system enhancements and automation to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Prepare and file required payroll reports, including tax filings, wage reports, and compliance documents
• Process payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting to support financial close and audits
• Serve as the go-to expert for payroll-related inquiries, resolving employee issues with urgency, accuracy and care
• Implement and enforce strong internal controls to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance
• Develop and maintain documentation for payroll procedures and controls
• Manage the generation and delivery of all workers' compensation reporting requirements, including state filings where needed
• Oversee and approve expense reports
• Support compensation-related initiatives, including equity administration and global benefits deductions
• Manage the 401k administration, including annual compliance testing and audit 

What you'll bringStudies have shown that some candidates tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you meet most of the criteria - even if you don’t match all of the qualifications, your skills and experience could be valuable in this role!

• 7+ years of payroll experience, with at least 3+ years managing global payroll operations
• Advanced experience working within ADP Workforce Now
• Deep knowledge of working with PEO partners to employ a global workforce
• Experience with Stock Option Administration systems such as Carta
• Strong understanding of accounting principles related to payroll, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Legal
• Experience with payroll audits, tax filings, and compliance in a global setting
• Ability to thrive in an evolving, fast-growth, remote-friendly environment

What we offer

Kentik is a fully remote company that operates globally. We seek professionals that will help us thrive as an organization, and in turn, to broaden and enhance your career. We’re very thorough in the interview process to understand your skills and how they will relate to your successful growth here at Kentik. Our compensation philosophy encompasses a fair program for all in order to attract, engage and retain talented individuals who will drive our business and wow our customers.

The compensation range for this position is: $120,000 - $160,000. This range reflects the low and high end of the U.S. compensation range Kentik reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this role. The actual compensation offered may be lower or higher than the stated range depending on various factors, including but not limited to:

• Experience with the skill sets required for success
• Demonstrated competencies and potential 
• A geographic market-based approach

In addition to a great career opportunity, Kentik offers stellar benefits for our employees, which include:

• 100% of premiums are paid by company for health, vision and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Additionally, an annual Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) of $3,000 for an individual or $4,500 for a family
• Paid family & medical leave 
• Open PTO, a quarterly Wellness Day, and a minimum of 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement account
• Home office reimbursement 
• Stock options

Note: Benefits are as listed for all US full-time employees. For compensation, international applicants will be treated equitably in relation to the laws applicable within the countries in which we operate.

The true meaning of Kentik is visibility. We’re committed to making sure everyone feels empowered to use their voice, has a sense of belonging, and is represented at Kentik. 

We don’t look for individuals who fit the culture, but those who will continue to add to the culture.
We encourage everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, and people of any age or family status. 

Kentik is committed to creating an inclusive interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected].

Come as you are!
You will be working at a fast-growing, well-funded startup alongside industry thought leaders and network aficionados as we build the future of observability and set the high bar for how network operations and digital businesses should run. With a competitive salary and amazing benefits on top of the meaningful and challenging projects you’ll take on, we’re sure you’ll enjoy joining the Kentik team.

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