Role overview
Employment type: Full-time
Work model: Remote
Annual salary: $132,000 - $178,000 USD
Building the payroll function
As payroll moves into Finance, the Senior Payroll Specialist will set up the calendar, controls, and documentation for US and international payroll. You’ll run each pay cycle, manage tax filings directly, and serve as the main contact for employees, accounting, and external auditors.
What you’ll manage
- Collect payroll inputs, process payments, and reconcile payroll to the general ledger each cycle.
- Manage US and international payroll tax filings and track deadlines across jurisdictions.
- Manage relationships with professional employer organizations (PEOs) and employers of record (EORs), and clarify which responsibilities each provider handles.
- Coordinate with People, Talent, and Accounting on new hires, pay changes, terminations, and month-end close.
- Support equity administration in Carta and prepare equity reporting for the board.
- Resolve employee payroll questions and respond to auditor requests.
Required background
- Hands-on experience running multi-state US payroll for a remote workforce and international payroll in Canada, the EU, or both.
- Direct responsibility for payroll tax filings and experience working with PEOs, EORs, or both.
- Familiarity with payroll platforms such as Rippling, Deel, or Remote.
- Ability to work independently, reconcile figures accurately, and flag tax, legal, or compliance risks early.
Preferred experience
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), or a similar credential.
- Experience bringing payroll in-house, changing providers, or migrating an HR information system.
- Experience administering equity in Carta or supporting a fast-growing company with an international workforce.
Benefits
- Equity compensation.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible vacation policy.