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Working with Consensys puts you at the forefront of an evolving paradigm, transforming our society for the better. We fundamentally believe blockchain is the next generation of technology that can lay the foundation for a more just and equitable society.

Blockchain tech is just over 10 years old. Ethereum itself is still a toddler and we’re far from reaching our full potential. You’ll get to work on the tools, infrastructure, and apps that scale these platforms to billions of users.

You’ll be constantly exposed to new concepts, ideas, and frameworks from your peers, and as you work on different projects — challenging you to stay at the top of your game. You’ll join a network of entrepreneurs and technologists that reaches the edge of our ecosystem. Consensys alumni have moved on to become tech entrepreneurs, CEOs, and team leads at tech companies.

What you’ll do
The Director of Global Payroll will be responsible for developing the overall strategic vision for Consensys’ payroll department, as well as leading the day-to-day operations which include supporting international expansion efforts and overseeing payroll operations and compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building scalable business processes for our payroll department and ensuring our internal control environment is effective. You will also play a key role in the implementation and optimization of systems/processes.

Would be great if you brought this to the role

• • Provide strategic leadership for Payroll operations while measuring and monitoring the effectiveness and efficiencies of the services provided.
  • Drive the strategic direction of the Payroll function ensuring that Consensys’ payroll systems and processes are operating at a best in class level of automation, efficiency, effectiveness and scale.
  • Oversee global payroll operations, including ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing, compliance with US and foreign securities regulations and tax requirements, and month-end close procedures.
  • Manage global payroll service providers, communicate changes for international employees and have a basic understanding of global privacy regulations (i.e. GDPR).
  • Partner with the Stock Administration and People teams to manage stock-based compensation processing in payroll, including stock option exercises, RSUs and ESPP, to ensure payroll tax compliance.
  • Drive implementation of payroll processes as part of international expansion efforts.
  • Identify recommendations to scale processes to enhance payroll operational efficiency including the design and implementation of internal controls and maintain payroll policies and procedures.
  • Ability to manage international payrolls for approximately 600 employees in conjunction with third-party vendors.
  • Owns global data quality and ongoing data improvements to deliver accurate and reliable workforce data with corresponding workforce reporting and analytics.
  • Develops payroll procedures, controls and supervises the preparation, documentation, and disbursement of payroll-related payments. Implement new approaches, policies and procedures that affect continual improvements in efficiency of services performed.
  • Partner with internal departments including finance, IT, and legal, security, compliance, and manage external payroll service vendor relationships.
  • Develop and oversee the preparation of various payroll related documents (e.g. compliance reports, retirement plan transfers, payroll registers, W2 controls, etc.).
  • Remain current on new legislation and regulatory ruling impacting payroll. Enforce adherence and advise management on required actions.
  • Review and approve all Regional payroll funding, wires, and manual check requests.
  • Assist with external audits (e.g. 401(k) audit, worker's compensation, multi-jurisdictions tax) by providing supporting records and documentations

  What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance / Accounting, or related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in payroll operations, operating at a global, multi-national, publicly-traded company.
  • Experience with PEO payroll solutions and moving those services in-house.
  • Expert knowledge of US federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including payroll tax, reporting, and required filings.
  • High level of familiarity with international payroll and compliance requirements.
  • Strong project management experience including the ability to manage project plans, dependencies, critical path activities and milestones.
  • Experience transforming a payroll function to maximize automation, scalability and cost effectiveness.
  • Excels in hyper-growth environments; versatile, capable of managing multiple projects and tasks.
  • Able to communicate effectively with cross-functional business partners, internal/external stakeholders and various levels of management.
  • Thorough understanding of all areas of information systems with a highly technical understanding of at least one commercial HRIS product
  • Direct and clear written and verbal communicator
  • Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy
  • Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, demonstrate good personal judgment, and handle tasks
  • Advanced level of proficiency using Microsoft Office (Vlookups, and Pivot tables)
  • Adaptable to a fast-changing work environment while able to work well under stress and tight deadlines.
  • Knowledge and mindset for automation and improvements to improve processes for scalability
  • Licenses/Certificates Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
  • ADP Workforce Now and Replicon experience

Don't meet all the requirements? Don't sweat it. We’re passionate about building a diverse team of humans and as such, if you think you've got what it takes for our chaotic-but-fun, remote-friendly, start-up environment—apply anyway, detailing your relevant transferable skills in your cover letter. While we have a pretty good idea of what we need, we're ready for you to challenge our thinking on who needs to be in this role.

Consensys is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is made available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Consensys is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices and we encourage all applicants to review our best practices to protect yourself which can be found (https://consensys.io/careers/best-practices-to-avoid-recruitment-fraud/).

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