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With over 35 years of experience, Sierra provides a seamless, end-to-end PCB solution-from design and fabrication to assembly and testing-all under one roof at its state-of-the-art facilities in Sunnyvale, California. Sierra Circuits is committed to supporting engineers and designers through extensive educational resources. The company offers free online tools such as the Stackup Designer, Impedance Calculator, Material Selector, and BOM and DFM Checkers, along with technical blogs, webinars, design guides, and its SierraConnect community forum. Sierra Circuit serves all industries including aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and telecommunications, building PCBs to the highest industry standards, and keeping innovation at the forefront of everything we do.\nSUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTION:\nThe International Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing payroll operations across multiple countries and regions. 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This role requires a strong understanding of global payroll regulations, excellent leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex payroll scenarios across different jurisdictions.\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\nPayroll Operations & Processing\nOversee end to end payroll operations for U.S. multi state payroll and monthly payroll cycles in India and Canada.\nSupervise the Payroll Administrator, providing guidance, workload oversight, and performance feedback.\nEnsure the Payroll Administrator handles routine employee inquiries, data entry, and day to day payroll tasks.\nServe as the escalation point for complex payroll issues, sensitive employee concerns, and multi jurisdictional questions.\nManage bi weekly U.S. payroll, off cycle payments, bonuses, commissions, and other variable compensation.\nReview and validate payroll inputs and outputs, ensuring accuracy of employee data, timesheets, benefits, and deductions.\nCoordinate payroll funding, tax remittances, and statutory payments with Accounting and local banking partners.\nSupport month end close activities, including payroll journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.\nLead year end payroll activities, including W 2/T4/TDS reporting, annual statements, and compliance filings.\nPayroll Transformation & Process Development\nDevelop, document, and maintain global payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.\nIdentify process gaps and lead initiatives to streamline, automate, and standardize payroll workflows across regions.\nPartner with HRIS, Finance, and IT to implement payroll system enhancements, integrations, and upgrades.\nMaintain strong audit trails, reconciliation procedures, and quality assurance practices.\nProvide training and guidance to HR, Finance, and operational teams on payroll processes and compliance requirements.\nCompliance & Risk Management\nEnsure compliance with payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory requirements in the U.S., India, and Canada.\nMonitor regulatory changes and adjust payroll processes accordingly.\nConduct periodic payroll audits and support internal and external audit activities.\nManage workers’ compensation reporting, 401(k) administration, and other statutory benefit programs.\nPartner with brokers and vendors to resolve escalated or complex benefit issues.\nOversee relationships with global payroll vendors, ensuring service levels are met and evaluating vendor performance.\nSafeguard payroll data integrity and ensure adherence to data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).\nOther Duties\nSupport cross functional initiatives involving HR, Finance, and IT that impact payroll operations.\nParticipate in system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement projects.\nAssist with reporting, analytics, and data requests related to payroll and labor costs.\nPerform additional related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor’s degree in Payroll Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred.\nProven experience managing payroll for the U.S., India, and Canada.\n7+ years of payroll processing experience in multi state or multi country environments.\nExperience supervising payroll staff or leading payroll operations.\nStrong knowledge of global payroll compliance, tax regulations, and labor laws.\nExperience managing payroll vendors and navigating in country payroll practices.\nAdvanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, large datasets).\nExperience with payroll accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills with high attention to detail.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.\nProficiency with payroll systems (ADP preferred) and HRIS/timekeeping integrations.\nAbility to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and drive continuous improvement.\nPreferred\nExperience in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience with payroll system implementations or process transformation initiatives.\nFamiliarity with Concur, NetSuite or similar systems.\nExperience with HRIS platforms such as ADP, or SAP.\nPayroll certifications (CPP, FPC, CIPP) or project management credentials.\nInterest in leveraging technology or AI tools to improve payroll efficiency.\nSALARY: 130K to 150K Annually\nMUST be a US Personnel\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nRegularly required to talk and hear.\nFrequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 20 lbs.\nAbility to open filing cabinets, bend, stand, or use step ladders as needed.\nENVIRONMENT:\nOffice and manufacturing environment.\nMust comply with all required safety protocols and use protective equipment as needed.\nThis is an on site position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with lunch break. 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