Senior Manager, Global Payroll

About Crunchyroll Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love. Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime! About the role In the role of Senior Manager, Global Payroll, you will report to the Sr. Director Total Rewards. We are considering applicants for the location(s) of LA. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager, Global Payroll to lead and manage our global payroll operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in payroll strategy, compliance, and best practices, coupled with proven experience in payroll system implementations across multiple regions. This leadership role demands a hands-on leader that thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, a strategic thinker who can drive process improvements, ensure compliance with local tax laws, and streamline payroll operations globally. The Senior Manager, Global Payroll will collaborate closely with the The People Team, Finance, and People Technology teams, ensuring that payroll systems are optimized and aligned with organizational goals. They will play a pivotal role in driving process optimization and innovation, leveraging technology and automation to enhance operational efficiency, and maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction with accurate and timely payroll processing. Core Areas of Responsibility Payroll Strategy & Management • Lead and oversee the end-to-end global payroll process for Crunchyroll ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees across multiple countries. • Develop, implement, and maintain payroll strategies, policies, and best practices to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance globally Global Payroll Systems Implementation • Lead and manage payroll setup for newly established entities, ensuring operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with global payroll standards. • Support business expansion into new markets by overseeing payroll implementation, including vendor coordination, system configuration, and integration with existing payroll and HR systems. • Partner cross-functionally with People Technology, People Operations, Finance, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless payroll transitions, accurate data integration, and scalable processes that support global growth. Compliance & Risk Management • Ensure full compliance with local, state, federal, and international tax regulations and labor laws. • Stay up-to-date with global tax and regulatory changes, making necessary adjustments to payroll processes and systems as required. • Identify and mitigate payroll-related risks and implement controls to reduce errors, penalties, and audit issues. Team Leadership & Development • Build and lead a high-performing, global payroll team, providing guidance, training, and development to ensure a strong, skilled workforce. • Foster a collaborative, solution-oriented environment within the payroll team and across other departments. Vendor Management • Manage relationships with third-party payroll vendors and external partners to ensure they meet contractual obligations and deliver high-quality service. • Regularly review vendor performance and evaluate new solutions or alternatives for improving global payroll efficiency. Process Improvement & Automation • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging technology and automation to optimize payroll processes and red