Payroll Manager

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Payroll Manager to own end-to-end payroll operations across our global employee base. You'll manage payroll across multiple regions and vendors, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with local requirements.

This is a business-critical role that supports every employee's experience and helps ensure payroll operations scale efficiently as we grow and add new entities. You'll partner closely with People and Finance to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and continuously improve how payroll is delivered across the organization.

This role is a great opportunity to join Teamworks during an exciting phase of growth and help build the payroll foundation that supports teams across the business.

What You'll Do

Own end-to-end payroll operations across all global payrolls (US, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Australia, and Belgium), ensuring accurate and on-time pay every cycle
Partner with Deel to manage EOR payroll for additional international locations
Triage and manage the payroll inbox, responding to employee questions and resolving issues quickly and professionally
Ensure payroll compliance across regions, including managing payroll tax filings, payments, and required reporting
Process payroll changes including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, deductions, and off-cycle payments
Manage payroll deductions and contributions for benefits and retirement programs (e.g., 401(k), RRSP, and regional equivalents), ensuring accurate setup and ongoing administration
Own year-end payroll processes and required reporting (e.g., W-2s/T4s and local equivalents), ensuring timely and accurate delivery
Support commission payments, including one-off adjustments and exceptions as needed
Partner with People and Finance to ensure accurate inputs, approvals, and a smooth payroll close
Complete payroll reconciliations and support payroll-related journal entries / ERP coordination
Provide payroll reporting and support Finance with budgeting and forecasting inputs
Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure consistency and audit readiness
Stay current on global payroll regulations and best practices, proactively flagging changes and risks
Manage relationships with payroll vendors and service providers to ensure accurate processing and strong support
Support scaling payroll processes as we add new entities, countries, and complexity

Must-haves

What You'll Bring

5+ years of experience owning end-to-end payroll
Proven experience supporting global payroll across multiple countries/entities
Hands-on experience running US and Canada payroll
A deep understanding of payroll principles and practices as well as in-depth knowledge of local, state, federal, and international payroll, tax, and labor laws
Proficiency in payroll software and systems
Familiarity with payroll retirement and benefits programs (e.g., 401(k), RRSP, and similar programs)
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to meet tight payroll deadlines
Clear communicator with a customer-service mindset when supporting employees and resolving payroll issues

Nice-to-haves

Prior experience using Rippling
Experience working with Deel or another EOR provider
Experience supporting payroll accounting/reconciliations and payroll-related journal entries

Who Thrives Here

You're a strategic thinker who is comfortable rolling up your sleeves
You're independent, assertive, and self-confident, you take initiative and ownership
You're analytical, detail-oriented, and process-driven while maintaining big-picture perspective
"You're driven by results, energized by challenge, and aligned with our values: honesty, humility, hard work, commitment, innovation, and exceptionalism."

About Teamworks

We're the Operating System for Sports, powering 6,500+ organizations worldwide, from collegiate programs to every major pro league. Founded in 2006, we've evolved from a messaging tool for college football into the leading sports tech platform, with 500+ global teammates building the future of sports tech. Our solutions span Personnel, Coaching, Performance, Operations, and Intelligence - helping teams recruit smarter, train better, stay compliant, and win.

Teamworks is an equal opportunity employer - if you live our core values every day and are honest, hardworking, humble, committed, innovative, and an all-around exceptional person, you'll thrive at Teamworks. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and take affirmative action to not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and training. Teamworks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email

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