Braze (Nasdaq: BRZE) is a leading, comprehensive customer engagement platform that powers interactions between consumers and brands they love. With Braze, global brands like Burger King, Delivery Hero, HBO Max, Mercari, and Venmo can ingest and process customer data in real time, orchestrate and optimize contextually relevant, cross-channel marketing campaigns, and continuously evolve their customer engagement strategies. And we do it at scale – last fiscal year our customers used Braze to send approximately 1.5 trillion messages to billions of monthly active users.
But we’re so much more than our platform. Although we’ve recently grown to a team of over 1,300 people, Braze still buzzes with energy, collaboration, and transparency. We value curiosity, individuality, and tenacity—as part of the team, you’ll be encouraged to take your seat at the table and create your own destiny. Our values are inspired by our employees, which means Braze is a place where you can truly be yourself. We're growing, with a focus on building for the long term under tenured leadership and continuing to evolve for the better.
Need more proof? Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S. and the UK. In 2022, Braze ranked #1 on Fortune’s Best Small and Medium Workplace in New York, #5 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Millennials in the US, and #11 on Fortune’s Best Medium Sized Workplace for Women in the UK.
You’ll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Tokyo, and Toronto.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a hands-on International Payroll Manager to join our growing Finance Team. This new role is responsible for leading and managing the foreign payroll function at Braze and ensuring payroll is run accurately, timely and in compliance with all foreign regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for directing and coordinating the implementation and administration of payroll policies, procedures, and regulations; and proactively working with the Global People Team to optimize the end-to-end payroll process. This role will report directly to the Senior Manager, Global Payroll with exposure to finance leadership.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead end-to-end international payroll function for 300+ employees and growing
- Manage foreign payroll operations for the UK, Singapore, Germany, France, and Canada
- Lead the geographic expansion of payroll processing into new countries as the company rapidly expands its global footprint
- Lead the payroll due diligence and integration for any potential acquisitions
- Develop a close working partnership with the Global People team to implement process improvements and optimize payroll process including enhancements of existing payroll systems.
- Maintain policies and procedures including key internal control documentation
- Demonstrated ability to provide direction and leadership at all levels of the organization
- Manage process for garnishment, attachment of earnings, wage attachments
- Ensure that payroll processes and controls are followed to ensure the company is public ready
- Manage process to create payroll journal entries for import into accounting system
- Work with tax agencies and in-country payroll service providers to resolve tax issues
- Provide support for various audits, as needed
WHO YOU ARE
- 5+ years with a payroll experience in various countries
- Ability to provide excellent payroll service
- Thorough knowledge of International payroll taxes and regulations
- Experience with Workday Payroll and other Foreign Payroll Platforms
- Experience using CloudPay is a plus
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Demonstrated technical aptitude, high level of accuracy, organization, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently
- Ability to meet hard deadlines and work under pressure
- Strong written and communication skills
- Solid experience setting-up payroll in foreign countries
- General understanding of Sarbanes Oxley
WHAT WE OFFER
From comprehensive benefits to remote availability to flexible time off, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
- Competitive compensation that includes equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Global presence, dog-friendly offices, and remote availability
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement
- Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteerism Week
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
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