About Us
Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies. As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 600,000 organizations and more than 100 million users worldwide from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Sophos’ services and products connect through the Sophos Central management console and are powered by Sophos X-Ops, the company’s cross-domain threat intelligence unit. Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors. Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully managed security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos’ security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos’ services, including threat hunting and remediation. Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at
www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing payroll procedures, ensuring compliance with laws, tax obligations, and company policies, and maintaining accurate payroll records. This role is directly responsible for processing the two US payrolls (Salary and hourly) and managing the Canadian Payroll Specialist, ensuring the successful completion of Canadian payroll processing.
What You Will Do
- Managing the Canadian Payroll Specialist who is responsible for the semi- monthly payroll for approximately 400 employees based across multiple provinces, with the majority in BC and Ontario.
- Processing the two multi-state US payrolls (Salary & Hourly) for approximately 700 staff based in all parts of the US.
- Oversee the end-to-end payroll function, following best practices and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all payroll operations.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments to ensure alignment on payroll processes and support overall business objectives through effective payroll management.
- Process and review new hires, LOA, terminations, payroll file maintenance changes, and deductions.
- Process data in the ADP payroll module for commissions, spot bonuses, retention bonuses, relocation bonuses, retro pay, severance, gross-up calculations, LOA pay, and time batches for hourly employees.
- Prepare semi-monthly payroll journal entries for posting into the SAP general ledger.
- Maintain accurate payroll information and safeguard data for staff’s confidentiality and privacy.
- Respond to staff queries on payroll-related matters in a timely, professional manner.
- Manage integration of new/updated payroll platforms in NA.
- Provide reports to HR, Compensation, Finance, Tax and any other requests.
- Administer year-end procedures for data collection for reconciling taxable benefits and W2 tax forms.
- Manage responses to queries from external auditors during the year-end audits.
- Manage the annual 401k plan external audit.
- Manage the annual external audit of Workers' Compensation insurance premiums.
- Perform other position-related duties as required.
What You Will Bring
- A minimum of 10 years of payroll processing experience.
- Experience with ADP WorkForceNow payroll systems.
- Complete understanding of multi-state US & Canadian payroll processing requirements to ensure accurate payments to staff and proper remittances of payroll taxes and reports to government agencies.
- Solid communication skills to respond to staff and external agencies' inquiries and to develop a strong working relationship with the Human Resources team.
- Exhibit a high level of ownership of responsibilities with a commitment to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently on all payroll matters as will be looked upon as the “expert” on all related issues.
In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $85,000 to $141,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
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