Payroll Manager Reston, VA, United States

Babel Street is the trusted technology partner for the world's most advanced identity intelligence and risk operations. We deliver advanced AI and data analytics solutions providing unmatched, analysis-ready data regardless of language, proactive risk identification, 360-degree insights, high-speed automation, and seamless integration into existing systems. Babel Street empowers government and commercial organizations to transform high-stakes identity and risk operations into a strategic advantage. The actionable insights we deliver safeguard lives and protect critical assets around the world. Babel Street is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with regional offices in Boston, MA and Cleveland, OH, and international offices in Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, and the U.K.

About the Role :

The Payroll Manager will play a critical role in the financial operations of Babel Street (a PE backed company), directly managing and supporting global payroll processes. This position requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual with strong expertise in multi-country payroll regulations, capable of managing complex payroll tasks and ensuring compliance and efficiency. The Payroll Manager will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payroll data, optimizing payroll processes, and ensuring compliance with all relevant jurisdictions, directly contributing to our mission of providing trusted intelligence. You'll also be a key partner to our HR department, demonstrating flexibility and a collaborative spirit.

Key Responsibilities :

Global Payroll Management :

• Oversee and manage end-to-end global payroll operations for a dynamic, expanding, multi-entity company with approximately 300 employees in multiple locations and 50% headcount increase expected over the next two years.
• Independently run and manage multi-state, semi-monthly U.S. payrolls, for exempt, non-exempt, salaried and hourly employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Process out-of-cycle payrolls as needed.
• Provide oversight and assistance to third-party payroll processors for US employees as well International employees in five (5) countries (Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, and UK). Collaborate with International teams and external partners to ensure smooth execution and compliance with local regulations.
• Act as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and issues, providing timely and effective resolutions.
• Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll journal entries accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner, ensuring proper accounting and reconciliation.
• Perform regular payroll account balance sheet reconciliations to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

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Benefits at Babel Street :

Babel Street is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Range for this position based on qualifications and experience : $125,000 - $145,000 USD

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