Payroll Manager (Global)

Payroll Manager

Cohere seeks a Payroll Manager to own and scale our global multi-country payroll operations across North America, Europe, and APAC. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing as we continue to grow rapidly across jurisdictions. You will partner closely with Finance, People, Legal, and regional external providers to build a global payroll function. This is an opportunity for a hands-on, detail-oriented payroll leader who thrives in a high-growth environment, is comfortable navigating ambiguity, and can design scalable processes that support a distributed workforce.

In this role you will manage :

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for all global entities and employee populations, including full-time employees, contractors, and international transfers.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll cycles (bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly) across multiple jurisdictions.
• Validate payroll inputs (compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, benefits, leave, etc.) and review calculations.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations and perform monthly payroll-related close activities (payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and variance analyses).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees and internal stakeholders.

Systems & Process Optimization :

Compliance & Controls :

External Vendor Management :

This career opportunity may be a good match for you if you have :

If some of the above doesn't line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply!

We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities.

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these perks :