Über diese Manager, Payroll Stelle bei Zscaler
About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for a Manager, Payroll to join our team. This is a Hybrid role reporting to the Director, Global Payroll in the Global Payroll department. In this role, you will lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensure strict regulatory compliance across the US and Canada, and drive financial integrity through strategic cross-functional partnership.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Oversee and execute the end-to-end bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing for US and Canada while serving as the primary approver for payroll review and manual payments
- Accurately calculate, report, and process US and Canada equity transactions including RSUs, NSOs, and ESPP, alongside non-recurring off-cycle pay runs
- Manage year-end payroll activities, including W2/T4 preparation and reconciliation
- Manage payroll-related quarter-end and year-end accounting close activities and support internal and external audits
- Develop and maintain payroll procedures, controls, documentation, and standard operating procedures to minimize compliance and operational risk
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You act like an owner by operating with integrity, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution, and taking personal accountability for payroll outcomes.
- You are a problem-solver who is energized by complex challenges and driven to find efficient, compliant solutions that deliver massive organizational impact.
- You are a high-trust collaborator who embraces a culture of feedback, building deep trust across teams through open communication, candor, and respect.
- You are a continuous learner with a growth mindset, constantly seeking feedback and finding purpose in developing both yourself and your team.
- You operate with urgency and a strong bias for action, consistently delivering high-quality, high-impact results in a fast-paced environment.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including significant US payroll oversight
- Proven experience managing payroll operations within a public company environment
- Strong knowledge of Federal, State, Local, and Provincial payroll regulations
- Proven ability to manage multiple tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Direct experience utilizing Dayforce and Workday enterprise systems
- Demonstrated experience managing large, complex domestic and international employee populations
- Active Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.
At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.
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