Payroll Manager - EMEA in London

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. These industries represent more than 40% of global GDP and include agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing. We are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

About the role

Samsara is looking for an International Payroll Manager to join our Finance organisation. You will own end‑to‑end payroll operations across our Asia and Europe regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery for our growing international employee population. You will partner closely with HR, Finance, and Legal to manage statutory requirements, vendor relationships, and cross‑border payroll complexities while driving process improvements and scalability as Samsara expands globally.

You should apply if

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real‑world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We create a culture that encourages rapid career development and offers countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper‑growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your focus and best efforts to bring forward creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high‑calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will

• Review and validate payroll workbooks prepared by payroll analysts, ensuring payrolls are processed in compliance with local regulations and internal policies while continuously leveraging AI tools to drive efficiency and optimization.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on legislative changes across all jurisdictions, providing timely guidance to the business and supporting expansion into new territories.
• Act as a cross‑functional partner across the organization, collaborating with Benefits on new program implementations, HR Operations on process improvements, Equity on stock‑based compensation matters, Treasury on payment processing, and Controllership on journal entries and statutory audits.
• Own the relationship with our payroll vendor, CloudPay, actively monitoring performance and influencing outcomes to ensure service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high‑performing team.

Minimum requirements for the role

• 10–15 years of multinational payroll experience, with deep expertise across Asia and Europe jurisdictions.
• At least 2 years of people‑management experience, with a proven ability to lead, develop, and mentor a payroll team.
• Prior experience at a publicly traded company, with working knowledge of equity/stock‑based compensation, SOX compliance, USGAAP, and statutory audit processes.

An ideal candidate also has

• Experience with CloudPay and Workday integrations, with the ability to leverage technology to drive payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Prior experience in a high‑growth technology company, thriving in a fast‑paced, scaling environment.

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We offer above‑market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance‑based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high‑growth public company. Our compensation program delivers meaningful differentiation for top performers and includes a flexible, employee‑led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and other benefits that support long‑term success.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Offices are open for those who prefer to work in‑person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. Some positions may require proximity to an office or a specific geographic area to facilitate collaboration or align with service regions. All offers of employment are contingent upon the individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. If you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process, please contact.