US Compliance Payroll Analyst

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Posted Oct 10, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time

$72.4K – $127.8K/yr

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Overview

The organization is seeking a subject matter expert in US payroll and tax compliance. In this role, you will partner with R&D teams to define and pressure test software requirements for the US payroll product and internal tooling. You will also drive key compliance processes, including account audits, regulatory requirements documentation, and collaboration with the Tax Operations team.

You will work with the Payroll Compliance team to help ensure payroll and tax systems remain best-in-class and compliant with changing tax laws across the nation. Your work will support payroll processing for hundreds of thousands of employees and billions in fund flows.

Responsibilities

Define product requirements to address both existing and new payroll/tax regulatory changes
Define and execute audit processes to validate payroll calculations and ensure compliance of the payroll system
Document and communicate regulatory requirements and changes to internal stakeholders
Stay up to date on payroll tax regulations and rules through proactive research
Serve as a point of contact and liaison with federal, state, and local tax agencies
Own payroll compliance functions for assigned states, ensuring the system remains fully compliant with local regulations

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Requirements

5+ years of experience in payroll tax and compliance roles
CPP Certification preferred
Experience collaborating with Product and Engineering teams; experience building payroll software at different stages of maturity is preferred
Ability to distill complex payroll concepts into actionable, practical steps
Experience working at a high-growth startup and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment
Experience collaborating with US federal, state, and local tax agencies
Excellent research skills
Stellar written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong end-to-end project management, time management, and organizational skills
Entrepreneurial mindset (flexible, self-starting, and hard-working)