Manager, Payroll - North America

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which allows businesses that depend on physical operations to harness IoT (Internet of Things) data to develop actionable business insights and improve their operations. Founded in San Francisco in 2015, we now employ more than 1,600 people globally and have over 1.5 million active devices. Samsara also went public in December 2021 and we?re just getting started.

Recent awards we?ve won include:
? #2 in the Financial Times? Fastest Growing Companies in Americas list 2021
? Named as a Best Place to Work in Built In 2022
? #19 in the Forbes Cloud 100 2021
? IoT Analytics Company of the Year in 2022?s IoT Breakthrough Winners
? Forbes Advisor named us the Best Solution for Large Companies - Fleet management software for 2022!

We're driving change in industries that are yet to fully embrace digital transformation. Physical operations make up a massive slice of the global economy but haven?t benefited from innovation and actionable information in the way that other sectors have. The potential for scale and impact is huge.

About the role:

We are looking for a passionate and seasoned payroll professional to lead the North America payroll team. You will be joining at an exciting time as we look to change the landscape of the payroll at Samsara.

In this role, you will:
? Manage semi-monthly payrolls for Canada, Mexico, and U.S. via ADP payroll system, Workday and TMF
? Lead a virtual team: hire, train and develop
? Implement, maintain, and review payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate handling of payroll transactions, including salary changes, overtime calculations, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
? Oversee the payroll system implementation and SOX controls
? Design and manage the team?s workflow to ensure all tasks are completed timely
? Reconcile semi-monthly payrolls before and after processing and resolve errors
? Comply with federal, state, provincial, and local requirements as well as enforce company policies
? Manage vendor relationships, service level agreements and key performance metrics
? Lead continuous improvements to align with industry practices and streamline ongoing processes
? Balance the quarterly and annual tax returns, and amendments
? Collaborate cross-functionally on Benefits, HR, Equity and Accounting initiatives and drive alignment?
? Resolve agency tax notices and act as point of contact for all audits
? Assist Payroll Director with ad-hoc projects and drive alignment with company initiatives
? Champion, role model, and embed Samsara?s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:
? 8+ years of multi-state jurisdictions, exempt and non-exempt employees and management experience
? Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience
? Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
? Strong proficiency in Excel and Word
? Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written

An ideal candidate also has:
? Ability to work remotely without close supervision
? Ability to multi-task effectively and attentive to detail
? Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively
? Experience working cross-culturally with a diverse and global team
? Experience with Workday or similar HCM system

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background, race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, etc. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

US Only: Please note that Samsara?s COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all team members who will be meeting in person for business or working from one of our offices to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit regular testing. People who cannot be vaccinated for qualifying medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, and other legally protected categories, may request an accommodation.

Benefits

Our target total compensation market position is in the top 25% of all software and hardware companies. Our full time employees receive an above market-rate salary, an outstanding equity offering, employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, personal development, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we have adopted a flexible way of working, enabling teams and individuals to do their best work, regardless of where they?re based. We value in-person collaboration and know a change of scenery and quiet space to work is welcomed from time to time, but also appreciate that the world of work has changed. Our offices remain open for those who prefer to collaborate or work in-office, but we also encourage fully remote applicants.

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