Payroll manager Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

As one of the first pioneers of earned wage access, our passion at EarnIn is building products that deliver real-time financial flexibility for those with the unique needs of living paycheck to paycheck. Our community members access their earnings as they earn them, with options to spend, save, and grow their money without mandatory fees, interest rates, or credit checks.

We're fortunate to have an incredibly experienced leadership team, combined with world-class funding partners like A16Z, Matrix Partners, DST, Ribbit Capital, and a very healthy core business with a tremendous runway. We're growing fast and are excited to continue bringing world-class talent onboard to help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.

POSITION SUMMARY We're redefining how people access their pay—making it faster, easier, and more flexible. As General Manager of our Payroll division, you'll lead the charge in expanding access to earned wages, driving innovation, and scaling our products. We allow customers to access their wages as they earn them, and Payroll systems are at the heart of this. This role requires a strategic leader with deep experience in building B2B relationships, capable of navigating complex financial ecosystems while delivering exceptional user experiences.

This full-time, hybrid role based in Mountain View (HQ) requires three days per week in the office. The U.S. base salary range is $275,200 - $405,000 , plus benefits and equity ownership in the company.

Join us in making a meaningful impact—while having fun along the way!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own & Drive Growth – Lead the business unit with full P&L responsibility, focusing on growth, retention, sales, and partner relationship management.
• Shape the Future – In partnership with the CEO, jointly define and execute the vision for our Payroll product, driving innovation and impact in coordination with the broader EarnIn suite of products.
• Build and lead a High-Performing Team— Recruit, develop, and manage a global team to bring this vision to life.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines – Work with dedicated Designers, Researchers, Engineers, Financial Analysts, Product, Legal, Risk Management, and Marketers to drive success.
• Create a Culture of Agility – Foster a fast-paced, iterative environment that accelerates product development and market impact.
• Lead with Influence – Align multiple teams, manage competing priorities, and cultivate a culture of effective communication, collaboration, and execution.

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