Global Payroll Manager
Function Health
Accounting & Finance
United States · Remote
Posted on Jun 21, 2025
Global Payroll Manager
US - Remote
Accounting
Remote
Full-time
Company Overview:
Function was founded with a singular focus: empower you to live 100 healthy years. We’re doing that by using the best available technology to make sure people don't suffer or die a preventable death. Function has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 and is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).
Hundreds of thousands of members have joined Function to take control of their health. We are growing our team and seeking out world-class talent that deeply believes in our mission to positively impact global health and have a relentless bias toward action and a growth mindset. Function fosters a collaborative and dynamic environment where, every day, we are building the future.
Role:
We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to handle global payroll processes and related accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with a growing organization, helping to mature processes, implement systems, and handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously. As an early member of our team, your contributions will play a critical role in building the payroll process and systems of the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll Processing: Ensure timely and accurate processing of global payroll transactions, including salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions. Manage various payroll systems and software. Process payroll updates for new hires, terminations, bonuses, potentially commissions, and changes to pay rates. Calculate and manage taxes, including federal, state, and local income taxes, social security, and unemployment taxes. Manage, working with outside parties as appropriate, all notices from various local, state, federal agencies.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll laws and regulations, including federal, state, and local tax laws, and employment laws. Prepare and file/work with outsource provider(s) regarding payroll reports and returns. Collaborate with auditors and manage payroll related audits.
- Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records. Prepare and analyze payroll reports, including reports for internal use and external reporting requirements. Record payroll accounting entries, reconcile payroll accounts and balance payroll transactions.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with the People Operations and Finance teams on various payroll-related items. Serve as the point of contact for payroll related questions from employees. Work with auditors and external parties as needed.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Proven Experience: At least 7 years of payroll administration, including managing the end to end function, preferably including supervisory experience.
- Payroll Systems Expertise: Has familiarity with various payroll softwares and ideally possesses experience implementing a payroll system at an organization greater than 400 employees with a mix of domestic employees, international employees, exempt/non-exempt, and international.
- Time management skills: Clear understanding of and ability to manage payroll deadlines.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in payroll systems and software, including experience with common payroll software packages.
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compliance Skills: Strong understanding of global, federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations. Ability to maintain compliance documentation and handle payroll audits.
To be a strong fit, you embody our Core Values:
- Ruthless Prioritization:
- We don’t let perfect get in the way of progress.
- We move quickly to drive value, not perfection.
- We prioritize what drives impact.
- We never compromise on standards of excellence.
- Member-First, Always:
- We design and deliver like we’re caring for someone we love.
- We create clear, actionable, human experiences.
- We prioritize responsiveness, peace of mind, and outcomes.
- We empower members with truth, clarity, and care.
- One Team, Moving Fast:
- We are aligned in purpose, prioritization, and speed.
- We gather diverse perspectives to make informed decisions.
- We clear paths for each other and move fast together.
- We communicate clearly and respectfully, rallying around shared goals.
- Radical Ownership, Relentless Execution:
- We don’t just ship—we own outcomes and drive results.
- We act with urgency and precision.
- We anticipate, initiate, and follow through.
- We meet challenges with grit and pragmatism.
- We embrace new tech to deliver better outcomes.
- Mission Over Ego:
- We are ruthlessly aligned to our mission—and leave ego at the door.
- We disagree and commit.
- We don't tolerate politics or withholding information.
- We operate with honesty, transparency, and respect.
- Sustained Integrity in Every Detail:
- We earn trust by obsessing over accuracy, quality, and clarity in everything we do.
- We prioritize clinical precision—data must be right.
- We sweat the details because outcomes depend on them.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
We value our team at Function and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working hours, and a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about using technology to improve people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Join the Function Health team and become a part of our mission to revolutionize healthcare. Work with us to make a difference in the lives of thousands, ensuring a healthier future for all. Discover more about us and how we're changing the face of healthcare at Function Health.
At Function, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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