Senior Manager, Global Payroll

About Groq Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud™, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need. From our Bay Area roots to our growing global presence, we are on a mission to make high performance AI compute more accessible and affordable. When real-time AI is within reach, anything is possible. Build fast. Senior Manager, Global Payroll About the Role Groq is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Manager, Global Payroll to lead and scale our global payroll operations. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this is a key role within our growing Finance team, responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across multiple countries. The ideal candidate brings deep payroll expertise, international experience, and a collaborative mindset suited for a dynamic startup environment. What You’ll Do - Oversee and manage global payroll operations, including coordination with third-party vendors across EMEA and APAC regions - Manage bi-weekly and monthly payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate execution - Partner closely with People Operations, Accounting, and Legal teams on cross-functional initiatives and compliance - Oversee and continuously improve expense reimbursement processes - Support equity-based payroll administration, including taxable events related to exercises and vesting - Maintain and optimize payroll systems and integrations, with a strong preference for ADP familiarity - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international payroll regulations - Lead preparation and execution of payroll, benefit plan, and workers compensation audits and assist in other financial audits as needed - Drive improvements in payroll workflows, documentation, and internal controls - Manage and mentor payroll team members as the team grows What You Bring - 8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including international payroll exposure (EMEA/APAC preferred) - Experience with equity-based payroll, including taxation of exercises and vesting - Strong working knowledge of ADP systems (Workforce Now or equivalent) - Private company payroll experience required, with strong preference for experience in both private and public companies - Experience in a high-growth startup environment - Demonstrated collaboration with People Operations and Finance teams - Experience supporting audits (payroll and financial) and understanding of GAAP-related payroll considerations - Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with acute attention to detail - Strong operational mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment - Prior people management or team leadership experience is strongly preferred Attributes of a Groqster: - Humility - Egos are checked at the door - Collaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, together - Growth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously - Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design - Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Groq is committed to providing competitive compensation through our Total Cash philosophy, which incorporates potential bonus value directly into base pay. The total cash salary range for this position, which is inclusive of the potential bonus value, is $194,700–$263,400, with individual placement determined by your geographic location, experience, skills, and alignment with internal compensation standards.  This range is specific to candidates located in the United States. Compensation for international candidates will vary based on local market dynamics. Beyond cash compensation, Groq also offers equity participation and a robust suite of employee benefits. US Job Postings This position may require access to technology and/or information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply with these requirements, candidates for this role must meet certain citizenship or residency criteria. Specifically, they must qualify as U.S. Persons for export control purposes (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) such as a refugee or asylee), or otherwise be eligible for an applicable export license. Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Groq complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic. Groq is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or to participate in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests only, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of the applicant’s identity and employment authorization in accordance with federal law. Groq encourages people with criminal record histories to apply for employment, and values diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system.  To that end, Groq welcomes such applicants in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance.  Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: https://www.phila.gov/documents/fair-chance-hiring-law-poster.