Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Manager, Global Payroll role at OpenTable. OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG). We are an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive, delivering world‑class technology to empower restaurants, guests, and our bottom line.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. We are a global team, collaborating with our sister brand, KAYAK, and its portfolio of global metasearch brands. Hospitality is about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.

This is a hybrid position based in our London office. No agency referrals at this stage.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day payroll activities for NORAM (US, Canada and Mexico) and oversee/support the International Payroll Manager for various international entities (including, but not limited to, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Germany, France, Ireland, Lithuania, Switzerland, and Singapore), ensuring accurate and timely processing in compliance with Company policies and local tax and labor regulations.
• Identify areas for process improvement within global payroll operations and implement solutions to automate and streamline processes to scale and drive efficiencies while maintaining strong quality controls.
• Identify and support remediation of payroll integration issues.
• Review and approve payroll transactions and ensure correct taxation of payroll and benefits according to country regulations.
• Ensure timely filings with appropriate government authorities.
• Develop and lead a successful Payroll Team, fostering a high‑performing, professional, and supportive environment.
• Manage and/or oversee year‑end payroll activities globally.
• Partner with cross‑functional groups (Legal, Finance, Equity, HR) on global equity, global mobility, and new business activities to ensure payroll needs are identified and communicated.
• Manage audit processes related to payroll, including SOC1 and 401k; own Payroll SOC1 controls.
• Assist with the preparation of special reports for senior management and serve as a subject matter expert for payroll, payroll taxes and payroll systems.

Who You Are

• 15+ years of experience managing payroll for multiple entities with multi‑state and international payroll and taxes. Global payroll experience in Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Germany, France, Ireland, Lithuania, Switzerland, and/or Singapore is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Experience with global stock plan payroll processing.
• Willing to roll up your sleeves to accomplish tasks; ability to lead a team and manage workload in a SOX‑controlled environment.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Celergo, Cloudpay, and Workday HRIS preferred.
• Experience onboarding new payroll solutions globally; experience with executive payroll processing.
• Advanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables) and excellent understanding of payroll accounting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate across departments and at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment; ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external partners.

Benefits and Perks

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Focus on mental health and well‑being: company‑paid therapy sessions, Headspace subscription
• Annual company‑wide week off; paid parental leave; generous vacation and time off for your birthday
• Paid volunteer time; development dollars and leadership development; access to thousands of on‑demand e‑learns
• Travel discounts; employee resource groups; pension plan contributions; private health and dental insurance
• Income protection and life assurance; employee assistance program with 24/7 GP and free legal advice
• Discounted gym membership; Bike2Work; season ticket loan; social events and Thursday happy hours
• Free lunch 2 days per week

Work Environment & Inclusion

OpenTable fosters a global and dynamic work environment with a schedule that accommodates a worldwide workforce across multiple time zones. While responsibilities align with standard business hours, there may be occasions requiring communication outside regular hours to collaborate with international colleagues, partners, or address urgent matters. OpenTable complies with local laws and regulations. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, or on the job, please reach out to your recruiter to request accommodations.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

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