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Senior Payroll Manager

Pomelo Care
Location
United States
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Finance
Salary
$145,000-$165,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience
  • 7 - 8+ years of progressive, hands-on, multi-state and multi-entity payroll experience
  • Admin-level expertise with modern HRIS platforms, preferably Rippling
  • Direct experience with payroll tax compliance, filings, and remittances
  • Experience implementing and maintaining strong internal controls
  • Subject matter expertise in benefits administration as it relates to payroll
Nice to have
  • CPP certification
  • Experience leading system implementations or transitioning away from a PEO
  • Experience supporting audits
What the job really is

As the Senior Payroll Manager at Pomelo Care, you will lead the transition of payroll services from a PEO to an in-house system using Rippling. Your responsibilities will include managing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and building a scalable payroll function while collaborating with various teams. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can independently handle payroll processes and lead a future payroll team.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their families
  • High deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Equity grant participation
  • 401(k) program
  • Competitive vacation policy
Things to weigh
  • Role involves building a payroll function from scratch, which may require navigating ambiguity
  • No specific mention of team size or structure for the future payroll team
  • Vague on the exact nature of the company's growth and funding status
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