Payroll Manager - Honeycomb

About Honeycomb

Honeycomb is defining observability and raising expectations of what developer tools can do. We work with well-known companies like HelloFresh, Slack, LaunchDarkly, and Vanguard across a range of industries. We have closed Series D funding, scaled past the 200-person mark, and were named to Forbes’ America’s Best Startups of 2022 and 2023.

We are a fully distributed company—we believe it is not where you sit, but how you deliver that matters most. We imbue a lot of trust, autonomy, and accountability from Day 1.

About the Role

Join Honeycomb as a Payroll Manager and be a key player in our global expansion. Reporting directly to the Controller, you’ll have a pivotal role in shaping our payroll operations. We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in the dynamic environment of a fast-growing startup.

What You'll Do

• Maintain, review, and validate data for US, Canada, UK, and Employer of Record (EOR) payrolls.
• Process payments for final paychecks, adjustments, and special pay.
• Process and approve employee expense reports in alignment with company policies.
• Manage the Navan (formerly TripActions) travel platform for employees and guests.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and global payroll laws and company policies.
• Maintain accrued PTO schedules for applicable subsidiaries in accordance with local laws.
• Audit payroll tax records.
• Lead annual audits for 401(k), Workers' Compensation, and assist with general financial statement audits.
• Create and maintain process documentation and internal controls.
• Conduct account reconciliations to verify payroll data against financial records.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and monthly flux analysis for expense accounts.
• Promptly address employee inquiries related to payroll, providing exceptional customer support.
• Stay updated on global tax regulations and compliance requirements affecting payroll.
• Provide standard and ad-hoc payroll reports to internal departments, including Finance and People teams.
• Administer and maintain payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and implementing system upgrades.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to gather and validate payroll information for hires, terminations, promotions, and salary changes.
• Maintain employee data changes across spend platforms (e.g., Airbase) and manage benefit allocations and stipend trackers.

What You'll Bring

• BS in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant payroll experience in a SaaS or startup environment.
• Proficiency in Rippling required.
• Experience managing global payroll across multiple subsidiaries.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll processors such as Rippling, Vistra, and Remote.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager with a strong understanding of payroll procedures and global tax regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Familiarity with account reconciliation processes and general ledger maintenance.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Extremely detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Equity: Generous equity with an employee-friendly stock program.
• Compensation: Transparent, level-based pay structure.
• PTO: Unlimited paid time off.
• Flexibility: Distributed-first mindset and culture.
• Stipends: Allowances for home office setup, co-working spaces, and internet.
• Health Coverage: Full health benefits coverage for employees, with options for dependents.
• Parental Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Learning: Annual professional development allowance.