Payroll Manager – Europe (FTC)

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

If you’re ready to make an immediate impact and help scale a sophisticated, global payroll environment, join us and play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll operations across our European footprint and select global entities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing across multiple regions including, UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria, Germany, Brazil, and Iceland
• Handle monthly payroll cycles across all assigned entities, ensuring; Payroll processing that is detailed and delivered in a timely manner. Compliance with local statutory, tax, and labor regulations. Alignment with global payroll standards.
• Be responsible for and process equity-related transactions, including: RSUs, stock options, and tender-related payments. Coordination with Equity, Tax, and external vendors. Validation of gross-to-net calculations and payroll reporting impacts
• Partner closely with ADP Celergo (or equivalent global payroll providers) to: Ensure accurate data transmission and payroll execution. Troubleshoot payroll issues and handle partner concerns Support ongoing system enhancements and integrations
• Support global mobility payroll activities, including: Cross-border tax implications. Shadow payrolls (where applicable). Coordination with tax advisors and mobility partners.
• Manage pension, social security, and statutory remittances across all countries: Validate employer/employee contributions. Ensure timely and accurate filings and payments.
• Own payroll bookkeeping and GL account matching processes: Prepare and review payroll journal entries. Reconcile payroll to the general ledger. Partner with Accounting and FP&A on variance analysis and reporting. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for: Internal collaborators (HR, Finance, Treasury, Equity, Tax) External vendors and payroll providers. Audit and compliance requests.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including: Payroll accruals and reconciliations. Statutory filings (e.g., P60s, annual returns, etc.) Audit readiness and documentation
• Drive process improvements and transformation initiatives, including: Payroll standardization across entities. Automation and system enhancements. Integration of newly acquired entities (M&A payroll onboarding)

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 

• 7+ years of global payroll experience, with strong exposure to European payroll environments
• Confirmed experience leading multi-country payroll operations
• Strong expertise in: Equity compensation payroll (RSUs, options, tender events)
• Monthly payroll processing cycles
• Pension and statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Factors affecting payroll in the context of global relocation
• Hands-on experience with: ADP Celergo or global payroll platforms, In-house payroll operations and models
• Deep understanding of payroll accounting and GL reconciliation
• Strong collaborator leadership skills and ability to operate cross-functionally
• Experience working in fast-paced or transformation environments

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in. 
• Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.