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Payroll Manager

ID.me
Location
Mountain View, California, United States
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Finance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 2 years in a payroll management or lead role
  • Hands-on experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll for a company of 300+ employees
  • Strong working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll accounting principles
  • Experience with a major payroll/HRIS platform
  • Experience processing equity compensation (RSUs and stock options) in payroll
  • High attention to detail and strong ownership of accuracy and deadlines
Nice to have
  • Relevant professional certification in payroll management, such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
  • Experience in a high-growth technology or SaaS company
  • Experience with SOX compliance and payroll internal controls
  • Familiarity with international and contractor payroll
What the job really is

The Payroll Manager at ID.me will oversee the entire payroll process for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. This role involves collaborating with various departments, managing payroll-related inquiries, and implementing process improvements as the company grows. The ideal candidate will have significant payroll experience, particularly with multi-state operations, and will be responsible for maintaining compliance with payroll regulations and managing relationships with payroll providers and tax agencies.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings account and flexible spending accounts
  • Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Parental leave
  • Unlimited paid time off subject to policy terms
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed for the role, only a range provided for Mountain View, CA
  • The role requires in-office presence five days a week, which may not suit all candidates
  • The company emphasizes compliance and accuracy, indicating a potentially high-pressure environment
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Career value4/5
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