Eligibility / Qualification Required:

Strategic Oversight & Compliance

• _Global Governance:_ Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for international entities for Australia, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom.
• _Audit Mastery:_ Lead year-end reporting, external audits, and internal controls (SOX compliance where applicable).

Operational Excellence

• _Vendor Management:_ Manage and evaluate workflows using ADP-Celergo, ActivPayroll, and Workday to ensure high service levels.
• _Process Optimization:_ Identify bottlenecks in the current workflow and implement automated solutions to improve scalability.
• _Funding & Treasury:_ Communicate to ensure all payroll accounts are funded accurately across various currencies.

The Human Element

• _Employee Support:_ Act as the final escalation point for complex payroll inquiries, resolving issues with empathy and speed.
• _Cross-Functional Collaboration:_ Partner closely with HR and Benefits on benefits administration, LOA’s, changes, new hires, leavers.

Monthly Payroll Accounting

• _Journal Entry Oversight:_ Lead the preparation and review of complex payroll journal entries, including gross-to-net calculations and employer tax distributions.
• _Month-End Close_:Manage the payroll accrual process (e.g., bonus accruals, PTO liabilities, and commissions) to ensure a "no-surprises" month-end close.
• _Variance Analysis_:Analyze and explain fluctuations in labor costs compared to budget and previous periods.

About you:

Requirements:

• 5+ years of payroll experience
• 3+ years of international payroll processing experience
• BS / BA college degree or relevant experience

You’ll thrive as a Senior Global Payroll Manager if you:

• Are experienced in Accounting and reconciliations.
• Are an expert in Workday, NetSuite, ADP, ADP-Celergo and ActivPayroll.
• Treat Excel like a second language (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables are your minimum standard)
• Certifications like CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent are a major plus.
• Can explain a complex tax "withholding" issue to a software engineer in a way that makes sense.
• Possess a "detective’s eye" for detail.
• Are organized enough to handle multiple deadlines without breaking a sweat.
• Stay curious and open to growth — demonstrating a proactive embrace of AI, and actively building and applying fluency in emerging technologies to elevate how we work, drive faster outcomes, and expand collective impact.

Our Core Behaviors:

• Build lasting customer trust. We build trust by taking action that puts customer trust first.
• Win together. We play to win, and we win as one team. Success at Webflow isn't a solo act.
• Reinvent ourselves.We don't just improve what exists, we imagine what's possible.
• Deliver with speed, quality, and craft. We move fast because the moment demands it, and we do so without lowering the bar.

Benefits

• Ownership in what you help build. Every permanent Webflower receives equity (RSUs) in our growing, privately held company.
• Health coverage that actually covers you. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with Webflow covering most premiums.
• Support for every stage of family life. 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents. Plus inclusive care for family planning, menopause, and midlife transitions.
• Time off that’s actually off.Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program to help you recharge and come back inspired.
• Wellness for the whole you.Access to mental health resources, therapy and coaching.
• Invest in your future.A 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year) in the U.S., and support for retirement savings globally.
• Monthly stipends that flex with your life. Localized support for work and wellness expenses — from Wi-Fi to workouts.
• Bonus for building together.All full-time, permanent, non-commission employees are eligible for our annual WIN bonus program.

_Temporary employees may be eligible for paid holiday and time off, statutory leaves of absence, and company-sponsored medical benefits depending on their Fixed Term Contract and their country/state of employment._

Remote, together

At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO)/Veterans/Disabled Employer and are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Webflow will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Please note:

_We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Upon interview scheduling, instructions for confidential accommodation requests will be administered._
_To join Webflow, you'll need a valid right to work authorization depending on the country of employment._
_If you are extended an offer, that offer may be contingent upon your successful completion of a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws. We may obtain one or more background screening reports about you, solely for employment purposes._
_For information about how Webflow processes your personal information, please review__Webflow’s Applicant Privacy Notice__._

Benefits

Equity Compensation
Every permanent Webflower receives equity (RSUs) in our growing, privately held company.
Health Insurance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with Webflow covering most premiums.
Annual WIN bonus program
All full-time, permanent, non-commission employees are eligible for our annual WIN bonus program.
Paid Parental Leave
12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents.
Paid Time Off
Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program to help you recharge.
Wellness Stipend
Access to mental health resources, therapy and coaching.

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