Full-Time

Senior Manager

Global Payroll

Posted on 8/16/2025

The Pokémon Company

The Pokémon Company

51-200 employees

Licenses IP for games, cards, media

Compensation Overview

$142k - $213k/yr

Bellevue, WA, USA

Hybrid

Category
Accounting (3)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of experience; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in payroll management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing global payroll operations.
  • Strong proficiency with Workday Payroll software (3+ years) is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of global payroll practices, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Proven experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to travel 3-4 times per year domestically and internationally.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee TPCi’s payroll operations, systems, and cross functional processes in North America, Europe, and LATAM.
  • Manage the processing and reporting of periodic and ad hoc payrolls, timecard administration, tax reporting, quarter-end filings, and year-end reporting supporting approximately TPCi’s global employee populations.
  • Drive continual improvements and efficiencies by partnering with internal and external partners to develop new and fine-tune existing global processes.
  • Create and review payroll policies, key financial controls, and standard operating procedures.
  • Understand the complexity of multi-state and multi-country payroll as well as ensure compliance to all rules and regulations within these regions.
  • Support various internal and external audits, domestic and international if needed. Set up payroll processes in new countries as we expand operations internationally.
  • Serve as a technical expert for payroll matters with a deep understanding of payroll law, tax regulations and accounting principles. Includes in depth understanding of payroll systems, interfaces, earnings/deduction code set up and mapping to the general ledger, as well as posting and correcting errors.
  • Work with internal team and vendors to ensure People Team, Benefits and Payroll changes are processed, accurate funding occurs for all accounts, tax remittance, general ledger balancing, month-end close support is completed.
  • Serve as a liaison to employees to resolve payroll-related issues/disputes. Onboard new employees.
  • Design and run ad hoc reports as needed to support payroll and other internal customers.
  • Manage our relationship with third-party payroll providers.
  • Influence and negotiate priorities with a focus on continuous improvement of operational processes and systems.
  • Develop and train staff (provide appropriate training, coaching and career opportunities) to ensure the efficient and effective support to the business.
  • Demonstrated change/project management skills – can effectively lead projects by establishing priorities, building and executing project plans, and delivering on commitments.
  • Prepare, communicate and educate internal customers and team on payroll changes in policies and practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
  • Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
  • Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
  • Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
  • Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
  • Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

The Pokémon Company manages and licenses the Pokémon IP across video games, trading cards, anime, and merchandise, coordinating the franchise for partner products and services. Its offerings include core video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, animated series and films, and licensed merchandise, with Pokémon GO as a prominent freemium mobile game using augmented reality. It differs from competitors by being a consortium of Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures, which enables centralized control and consistent cross-media branding and licensing. Its goal is to grow and sustain the Pokémon brand by delivering games and media, expanding partnerships, and engaging fans worldwide through ongoing releases, events, and new ways to experience Pokémon.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Japan

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Licensing spans toys, apparel, tech gear for broad global engagement.
  • Pokémon Center stores and online boost direct retail revenue since 2011.
  • Joint venture with Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures ensures IP stability.

What critics are saying

  • AI-generated Pokémon guides flood Amazon, duping buyers now.
  • Netflix Pokémon producer embraces AI animation, eroding traditional jobs.
  • Nintendo pursues backdoor lawsuits against AI IP theft immediately.

What makes The Pokémon Company unique

  • Pokémon Company exclusively publishes mobile titles, controlling revenue streams.
  • Pokémon TCG reaches 76 countries in 13 languages globally.
  • 14 apps engage trainers across all ages beyond Pokémon GO.

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Benefits

100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you

Generous paid family leave

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance

US Employees: 401k Employer Matching

UK/IRE Employees: Pension Employer Contributions

Fitness reimbursement

Commuter benefit

LinkedIn learning

Comprehensive relocation package

Hybrid work environment

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