Manager, Payroll

Uniphore is one of the largest B2B AI-native companiesdecades-proven, built-for-scale and designed for the enterprise. The company drives business outcomes, across multiple industry verticals, and enables the largest global deployments.
Uniphore infuses AI into every part of the enterprise that impacts the customer. We deliver the only multimodal architecture centered on customers that combines Generative AI, Knowledge AI, Emotion AI, workflow automation and a co-pilot to guide you. We understand better than anyone how to capture voice, video and text and how to analyze all types of data.
As AI becomes more powerful, every part of the enterprise that impacts the customer will be disrupted. We believe the future will run on the connective tissue between people, machines and data: all in the service of creating the most human processes and experiences for customers and employees.

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations in our fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environment. The ideal candidate will ensure timely and accurate payroll processing across multiple geographies, ensure compliance with local and international regulations, and help scale payroll operations in line with our global expansion. This role requires a strong understanding of tech industry nuances, equity compensation, and cross-functional collaboration between Finance, HR, and Legal teams.
Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end payroll process and accounting for multi-state and/or global employee populations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Manage equity and incentive-based compensation (e.g., stock options, RSUs) in coordination with HR and Legal.
• Ensure compliance with applicable India, state, and international payroll, tax, and labor laws.
• Partner with HR to ensure accurate employee data and integrations across HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Workday/Darwin Box).
• Administer payroll deductions, benefits, bonus payouts, and other variable components.
• Support audits (Statutory, Tax, Internal) and provide relevant payroll documentation.
• Implement and optimize payroll processes and controls for scalability.
• Develop internal reporting and analytics to support Finance and People teams.

• Lead or support payroll-related system migrations and vendor transitions.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding payroll-related queries.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
• 7-9+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a SaaS, tech, or high-growth company.
• Experience managing APAC/ U.S. payroll (international payroll experience a plus).
• Strong understanding of equity compensation and payroll tax implications.
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Darwin box).
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred but not required.
  

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and data accuracy.

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  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and remote-friendly work environment.
• Confidentiality, integrity, and discretion with sensitive information.
  

Bonus

• Experience with global payroll tools
• Exposure to M&A integration or rapid scaling environments.
• Familiarity with GAAP and accrual-based accounting for payroll.
  

Location preference:
India - Bangalore, India - Chennai
Uniphore is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
For more information on how Uniphore uses AI to unifyand humanizeevery enterprise experience, please visit?www.uniphore.com.