Senior Payroll Specialist

Overview

This role is responsible for running US and international payroll end to end and serving as the internal subject-matter expert for anything related to paychecks. The position also covers payroll tax filings, reconciliation to the general ledger, coordination with People/Talent and accounting, and oversight of PEO/EOR relationships.

Responsibilities

• Run US and international payroll end to end, from collecting inputs through final reconciliation
• Own associated payroll tax filings (domestic and international) and ensure compliance and on-time filing
• Manage PEO and EOR relationships, clarifying responsibility boundaries
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger each cycle and support month-end close
• Build and maintain the payroll calendar, processes, and documentation as payroll transitions into Finance
• Partner with People/Talent and accounting on new hires, changes, terminations, and month-end reconciliation
• Support equity administration in Carta and equity reporting for the board
• Serve as the go-to contact for payroll questions internally and for auditor requests externally

Requirements

• Hands-on experience running both US and international payroll, including Canada and/or the EU
• Experience managing payroll tax filings directly (not limited to handing work to a provider)
• Strong experience with multi-state US payroll for a remote, distributed team
• Experience working within PEO and/or EOR structures
• Familiarity with startup-focused platforms such as Rippling, Deel, Remote, or similar
• Ability to work independently as a subject-matter expert while juggling multiple moving pieces
• Strong attention to detail and a track record of tying out numbers accurately

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP, FPC, or similar payroll certification
• Experience moving payroll in-house, switching providers, or migrating an HRIS
• Experience with equity administration in Carta
• Experience in a fast-growing company with a distributed, international team

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible vacation policy

Location

United States and international (role supports employees across multiple states and countries).