Sr. HR Business Partner - Region Süd (m/w/d)

Databricks

GAQ127R57 While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered. Databricks is looking for a Senior Manager, Payroll to own end-to-end payroll delivery for the United States and Canada. This is a hands-on leadership role — you will run the operations, lead the team, own the compliance, and be the subject matter expert the business turns to when it matters. You will sit within the Global Payroll function, reporting directly to the Senior Director, Head of Global Payroll, and will be an active member of the Payroll Leadership Team — contributing to global strategy, cross-regional alignment, and function-wide initiatives beyond your direct remit. You will manage a team of four to five payroll professionals and be accountable for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll for a fast-scaling workforce across multiple US states and Canadian provinces. This is not a coordinator role with a manager title. We need someone who has been in the engine room, knows what good looks like, and can build it here. The impact you will have: PAYROLL OPERATIONS * Own the full payroll cycle — semi-monthly and off-cycle runs — for all US and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a clean audit trail on every run * Manage the payroll calendar, cut-off deadlines, and coordination with HR and Finance to ensure data integrity from hire to final pay * Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll discrepancies, employee queries, and operational issues — resolving with speed and precision * Drive continuous improvement across payroll processes, reducing manual effort and increasing controls without sacrificing responsiveness TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS * Work within Workday Payroll and Workday HCM as the primary payroll platform — managing pay runs, earnings and deduction codes, and audit reporting * Utilise ADP Smart Compliance for multi-state and provincial tax filing, remittance, and amendment management * Partner with HRIS and IT on system upgrades, open enrolment changes, and configuration changes requiring payroll impact assessment * Identify opportunities to reduce manual reconciliation and improve data accuracy across the payroll tech stack TAX COMPLIANCE — US & CANADA * Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax obligations across all US jurisdictions including multi-state nexus, SUI, SDI, and local levies * Manage Canadian payroll tax compliance across all provinces — CPP, EI, provincial income tax, and Quebec-specific requirements (QPP, QPIP) * Own year-end processes end to end — W-2, W-2c, T4, T4A, RL-1 — from reconciliation through employee distribution and agency filing * Manage tax registration, filing, amendment, and penalty response across all active jurisdictions * Stay ahead of legislative changes — federal and sub-national — and translate them into process and system updates before they become compliance gaps EQUITY & SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION * Manage payroll processing and tax withholding for RSU vesting events, including coordination with Stock Administration on vest schedules, sell-to-cover mechanics, and supplemental withholding rates * Ensure correct treatment of ESPP, NQSOs, ISOs, and other equity instruments from a payroll tax perspective * Partner with Legal and Tax on equity income sourcing and IRS / CRA reporting obligations on equity-derived income * Reconcile equity payroll data to stock admin records each quarter with zero tolerance for mismatch TEAM LEADERSHIP * Lead, develop, and performance-manage a team of four to five payroll professionals — setting clear expectations, managing workload, and building capability * Create a team culture where accuracy is non-negotiable, deadlines are owned not managed around, and problems surface early * Build redundancy and cross-training so the function is never single-threaded on any critical process * Coach the team on technical depth — tax law, equity mechanics, compliance — so they grow into the next generation of payroll leaders CONTROLS, AUDIT & GOVERNANCE * Design and maintain SOX-compliant payroll controls, including segregation of duties, approval workflows, and exception reporting * Lead payroll's response to internal and external audits — preparing documentation, managing timelines, and closing findings without repeat * Maintain payroll policy documentation and desktop procedures, updated with every legislative or system change * Produce monthly payroll metrics and variance analysis for Finance and HR leadership What we look for: * 8+ years of hands-on US and Canada payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing a team * Deep working knowledge of US multi-state payroll tax — nexus determination, reciprocity agreements, SUI/SDI, supplemental withholding rates * Solid understanding of Canadian payroll compliance — CPP/QPP, EI/QPIP, provincial tax, T4/RL-1 year-end * Proven experience managing RSU and equity payroll — from vest event processing through W-2/T4 reconciliation * Strong command of payroll reconciliation, general ledger mapping, and accrual processes * Experience leading teams of four or more people — you know how to delegate, develop, and hold people accountable * CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent certification preferred NICE TO HAVE * Experience with Workday Payroll and Workday HCM — working knowledge of the platform in a payroll operations context is a strong advantage * Hands-on experience with ADP Smart Compliance for multi-jurisdictional tax filing and agency management is a strong advantage * Experience supporting a high-growth technology company through rapid headcount scaling across new US states and Canadian provinces * Familiarity with Shareworks for stock plan administration and equity payroll integration is an added advantage * Experience with payroll and equity tax rules for mobile employee populations * Exposure to global payroll coordination and vendor management beyond North America   Pay Range Transparency Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipated utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.   Zone 1 Pay Range $189,300—$260,250 USD Zone 2 Pay Range $170,300—$234,200 USD Zone 3 Pay Range $160,900—$221,200 USD Zone 4 Pay Range $151,400—$208,250 USD About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

Toast

Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy. We're looking for a Principal People Success Partner (more commonly referred to as "HRBP") to serve as the strategic HR partner for Toast's R&D organization — a 2,000+ person community spanning Engineering, Product, and Design. You'll report directly to the Senior Director, PSP and operate as a true thought partner to senior leaders, helping shape how we build, develop, and sustain a world-class product and technology organization. This is a high-impact individual contributor role for someone who excels at navigating organizational complexity, influencing without authority, and translating people strategy into practical outcomes. The right person is equally comfortable in a room with a SVP discussing org design as they are rolling up their sleeves on a calibration cycle or a difficult performance conversation.   Note to applicants: We are prioritizing candidates located near our hubs in Boston, New York City, Toronto, San Francisco, and Omaha.    A day in the life (Responsibilities)  * Partner with R&D SVPs, VPs and senior directors to design and evolve org structures that scale; Serve as a trusted advisor during reorgs and structural changes, helping leaders navigate people impacts with care and clarity. * Lead org design initiatives end-to-end: from diagnosing root causes through to stakeholder alignment, change communication, and implementation. * Drive consistent, high-quality performance calibrations across Engineering, PM, and Design — building leader capability and ensuring fair, differentiated outcomes. * Champion a culture of clear expectations and candid feedback; help leaders understand what "raising the bar" looks like in practice. * Cultivate an AI "Builder" approach by adopting and testing AI solutions to address challenges at scale. * Use engagement data, pulse surveys, and qualitative signals to surface org health risks and partner with leaders on action planning. * Serve as the R&D voice in the design and rollout of company-wide people programs — ensuring compensation cycles, leveling frameworks, and engagement initiatives land effectively. * Bring an analytical lens to your work — using data to shape decisions, measure outcomes, and tell a coherent story to senior stakeholders. What you'll need to thrive (Requirements) * 10+ years of HR Business Partner experience, with at least 5 years supporting engineering, product, or design organizations. * Demonstrated expertise in org design — you've led restructuring initiatives, not just supported them. * Experience as a trusted partner to VP- and SVP-level leaders; you're known for your ability to influence and coach. * Strong analytical skills — comfortable using AI tools and working with employee data, engagement metrics, and headcount models to shape recommendations.  * Excellent judgment: you know when to push, when to listen, and when to escalate. * High EQ and the ability to build trust quickly across a diverse, technically-oriented workforce. * Experience at a high-growth SaaS or fintech company. * Experience supporting a globally distributed R&D org.   AI at Toast At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture. Our Total Rewards Philosophy We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.   #LI-DNI The base salary range for this role is listed below. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, our total rewards components include cash compensation (overtime, bonus/commissions if eligible), equity, and benefits. You can learn more about how we align pay with local labor markets in our Geographic Pay Zone Philosophy. Zone A $159,000—$254,000 USD Zone B $138,000—$221,000 USD Zone C $125,000—$200,000 USD How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring Our Approach to Hybrid Working We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences. We Thrive Together We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast. Apply today! Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com. ------ For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Databricks

Overview: The Sales Compensation Manager (L6) leads complex compensation operations workstreams that drive reliability, scalability, and risk reduction across the sales compensation function. You will own end-to-end commission administration for a large payee portfolio, ensuring flawless execution across payroll submissions, SOX compliance, exception management, and stakeholder delivery, operating at the frontier of what AI and modern tooling make possible so that automation is embedded by default, not bolted on. Operating with a 6–12 month horizon, you’ll independently scope and solve moderately complex problems, influence Directors and Sr. Directors, and raise the bar for the team through mentorship, enablement, and operational discipline with strong automation. The impact you will have: * Own end-to-end sales compensation administration for a large payee portfolio with full accountability for accuracy, timeliness, SOX compliance, and high-quality execution across participant setup, plan distribution, calculation, payment readiness, and payroll submission. * Lead payroll submission for one or more GEOs with 100% accuracy, timeliness, and SOX compliance, including zero-pay confirmations, audit checkpoints, and evidence completeness across controls. * Proactively detect anomalies and apply conservative holds to prevent overpayment; operationalise Exception Committee items with traceable implementation and reduced exception cycle time, leveraging AI-powered anomaly detection and predictive payment risk scoring to identify issues before they reach payroll. * Validate data across source-of-truth systems (Xactly, SFDC, HRIS, Anaplan, etc.), investigate issues such as incorrect credits, quota misalignments, and payout exceptions, and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership, deploying agentic validation workflows and LLM-based solutions to reduce manual reconciliation and improve decision quality. * Lead large or moderately ambiguous projects independently, balancing multiple priorities, defining clear ownership across contributors, and creating repeatable inspection mechanisms (dashboards, check-ins, trackers) that consistently deliver outcomes on time. * Influence business partners across Sales Ops, Rev Ops, Payroll, HR, Legal, Accounting, Finance, etc. by framing decisions in terms of field experience, risk, and audit compliance, acting as the trusted first point of contact in escalation paths. * Own and advance the team’s automation roadmap, driving adoption of AI across commission operations workflows, including intelligent anomaly detection, AI-assisted exception triage, automated evidence generation, and agentic validation of data across source systems, identifying where AI creates real leverage and building repeatable operating rhythms, standardized SOPs, and audit-ready documentation that improve quality, speed, and consistency while reducing execution risk. * Enable the team through templates, playbooks, evidence packs, and exception trackers, mentoring analysts (including offshore resources) to raise execution quality beyond individual scope. What we look for: * 10+ years of end-to-end sales compensation administration and commissions system operations, spanning payroll submissions, SOX control operations, exception modelling/recalcs, and stakeholder deliverables. * Advanced proficiency with Xactly (administration, configuration, reporting, troubleshooting) and Excel/Google Workspace for complex modelling, analysis, and insight generation. * Strong data validation skills across source-of-truth systems (SFDC, HRIS, Anaplan, etc.) with demonstrated ability to detect anomalies, perform complex commission modelling, and translate findings into clear recommendations. * Demonstrated program management experience across payroll and compliance/exception workflows, able to set and run cadences, produce audit evidence packs, define escalation paths, and maintain continuous audit readiness. * Understanding of SaaS go-to-market compensation models, including quotas, OTI, accelerators, overlays, SPIFFs, MBOs, and how plan mechanics influence seller behaviour. * Ability to influence cross-functional partners (Sales Ops, Rev Ops, Payroll, HR, Legal, Accounting, Finance, etc.) by proposing trade-offs, framing risk, and driving shared outcomes without direct authority. * Proven ability to bring structure to ambiguity, scoping complex problems, balancing speed with rigour, and delivering consistent, control-minded execution with minimal oversight. * Comfort prompting and evaluating LLMs as part of daily work, with a practical point of view on where AI creates real leverage in compensation operations versus where human judgment remains essential. Experience deploying AI or automation solutions, whether through vendor tooling, custom workflows, or agentic systems, to measurably improve speed, accuracy, or coverage. Partners with internal AI tooling teams to identify and deploy solutions that reduce manual work and scale the function.   About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.