Payroll Manager

About Us Temporal is an open source programming model that can simplify code, make applications more reliable, and help developers focus on the important things like delivering features faster. We are on a mission to be the reliable foundation of every developer’s toolbox, and are building the team that will make that happen. Our values guide us —they are present in how we show up, make decisions, and work together to make an impact. We’re curious, driven, collaborative, genuine and humble. Temporal is growing and we are looking for those who share our values, challenge 'standard' thinking, and want to influence our future. If you have a passion for improving the developer experience, building world-class open-source software and communities, and want to be a part of our amazing team, we'd love to hear from you! Summary We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to own all things payroll at Temporal. This is a foundational role in our accounting team, reporting to the Controller. You’ll oversee all payroll administration activities — maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, and building the documentation and procedures that will scale with us. As we establish subsidiaries in the UK, Singapore, Canada, India, and Australia over the next 12 months, you’ll be instrumental in standing up compliant payroll operations in each country — working closely with local payroll providers and internal stakeholders to get it right. The ideal candidate brings excellent communication skills, a high level of accuracy, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally. You’re someone who builds structures where none exists and doesn’t wait for someone to hand you a playbook. What You'll Do US Payroll Operations • Manage all day-to-day US payroll operations, coordinating with internal teams and external payroll vendors to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles for a growing exempt and non-exempt workforce across multiple states • Prepare payroll input files; process and review payroll outputs to verify accuracy and compliance, confirming all data is properly recorded according to company policies • Partner with Human Resources on employee compensation, benefits, and disability matters; ensure proper taxation and treatment of employer-paid benefits, including NSOs, RSUs, and 401(k) contributions; maintain knowledge of applicable payroll laws, including state-specific final pay requirements • Manage payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, relocation payments, leave of absence calculations, domestic partner benefits, group term life insurance, and equity-related events (RSUs, ISO/NSO exercises, disqualifying dispositions) • Administer benefits-related payroll deductions and ensure compliance with 401(k), FSA, HSA, and other program requirements; audit, reconcile, and fund 401(k) contributions associated with each payroll and resolve discrepancies in real time • Maintain multi-state payroll tax registrations; ensure timely deposits and filings; manage quarterly tax adjustments and year-end payroll tax reporting; respond to and track federal and state tax notices and amendments • Oversee quarter-end, W-2 preparation, year-end reconciliations, and resolution of federal and state tax notices • Act as subject matter expert in US payroll, providing guidance and assistance to team members and internal stakeholders • Respond to employee inquiries and serve as liaison between employees and third-party providers International Payroll — Subsidiary Buildout • Coordinate with local payroll providers across UK, Singapore, Canada, India, and Australia to stand up compliant payroll operations as each entity launches • Serve as the primary internal poi ... (truncated, view full listing at source)