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Payroll Specialist Lead - US

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Location
Remote-NORAM
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Payroll Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven experience in end-to-end payroll execution within the US PEO or similar environment
  • Knowledge of US federal, state, and local payroll regulations and payroll best practices
  • Experience in implementing payroll processes or contributing to operational rollouts
  • Strong analytical skills to identify issues, interpret data, and resolve exceptions
  • Proficiency in payroll systems and ability to quickly learn new operational tools
  • Comfortable operating independently in a remote-first, asynchronous work environment
Nice to have
  • Experience with multi-country payroll
  • Experience with automation or AI-assisted workflows
What the job really is

The Payroll Specialist Lead is responsible for executing and supporting payroll operations within the US PEO environment. This role involves hands-on payroll execution, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to process improvements while collaborating with various internal teams and external stakeholders.

Benefits
  • Work from anywhere
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Flexible working hours
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Mental health support services
  • Stock options
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is wide and dependent on various factors such as location and experience
  • Role is remote and asynchronous, which may not suit everyone
  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities beyond internal mobility
Job score3.4/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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