Sr Specialist, Global Payroll
Couchbase, Inc. · Posted Sep 30
Cloud database, operational data platform, NoSQL, and database-as-a-service solutions
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About the role
Couchbase provides an operational data platform for AI, including its Capella cloud database platform, relied on by major enterprises for mission critical operational, analytical, mobile and AI workloads. The Global Payroll function supports the company's expanding international workforce across APAC and EMEA. This role owns timely and accurate payroll processing for India, the UK and other assigned countries, covering payroll taxes, compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and process automation.
What you will do
- Own the timely and accurate payroll process, including processing wages, timekeeping, bonuses, garnishments, taxes, and benefit deductions for India, UK and other countries as assigned. (APAC & EMEA)
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to process payroll, assist employees, and ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations.
- Ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time, including reviewing payroll registers and reports and coordinating payroll funding with Accounting.
- Perform off-cycle payroll runs as required.
- Prepare payroll journal entries and assist with account reconciliations.
- Continuously evaluate, analyze, and streamline payroll processes, including identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
- Develop and maintain effective payroll procedures and internal controls.
- Perform year-end payroll activities and related reporting.
- Utilize payroll systems to support payroll processing, reporting, and system accuracy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8+ years of payroll experience, with at least 5–6 years supporting global payroll operations.
- Extensive knowledge of payroll functions and applicable laws, payroll setup and processing, payroll tax compliance, balancing and reconciliation, deductions, and internal controls.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate payroll processes and complex administrative information to stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to apply past experience to inform decision-making.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment and interact with colleagues and business partners across the organization.
Benefits and support
- Generous Time Off Program - Flexibility to care for you and your family
- Wellness Benefits - A variety of world class medical plans to choose from, along with dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs*
- Financial Planning - Retirement program* and Business Travel Insurance
- Fun Perks - An ergonomic and comfortable in-office / WFH setup. Food & Snacks for in-office employees.
About Couchbase, Inc.
Couchbase, Inc. provides a modern, AI-ready cloud database and developer data platform that empowers enterprises to build, deploy, and run mission-critical applications. Its flagship solutions include Couchbase Server, Couchbase Capella (fully managed DBaaS), and Couchbase Mobile & Edge, designed to unify operational, analytical, and AI workloads across cloud and edge environments.
- Industry
- Software
- Company size
- 800-1000 employees
- Founded
- 2011
- Location
- San Jose, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Private Company
Funding
Private Company · $251M raised
- 2020-05-21Series G$105M
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Product and Strategy Officer
President and Chief Commercial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
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