Global Payroll Manager

Airtable is the no-code app platform that empowers people closest to the work to accelerate their most critical business processes. More than 500,000 organizations, including 80% of the Fortune 100, rely on Airtable to transform how work gets done.

Airtable is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to lead and optimize our end-to-end payroll operations across the U.S., Australia, Canada, and the UK. In this high-impact role, you’ll ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for our growing global team. You’ll have the opportunity to build scalable payroll processes, strengthen audit readiness, and partner cross-functionally to deliver a seamless employee experience—all while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for exempt and hourly employees across all global entities (U.S., Australia, Canada, UK)

• Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll execution, including setup for new hires and processing of all employee changes (compensation, deductions, benefits, garnishments, tax elections)

• Maintain compliance with wage and hour regulations, payroll tax registration and filing requirements, and ensure complete payroll records in line with legal and tax obligations

• Drive payroll controls and documentation, serving as the payroll compliance owner (including SOX-ready controls where applicable)

• Perform pre- and post-payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance analysis to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reconciliations and reporting (W-2, amendments, 401(k) testing, payroll tax filings)

• Manage incentive and equity payroll processing (ISOs, NQSOs), ensuring accurate withholding, reporting, and tax submissions

• Liaise with auditors and coordinate payroll tax, benefits, and complia

Department: Accounting