Payroll Specialist

About the role

We're looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing while supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time for US/global employees.
• Administer payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, promotions, bonuses, commissions, and benefit deductions.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll and HRIS systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll questions, providing exceptional customer service and timely resolution.
• Partner with HR and Finance to identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, documentation, and internal controls to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Reconcile payroll registers, payroll taxes, benefit deductions, and general ledger accounts while partnering with Accounting on month-end close activities.
• Absorb year-end payroll activities, including reviewing and validating W-2s before distribution and supporting payroll audits.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local payroll regulations, and prepare and file monthly Australian payroll tax returns.
• Support external audits and provide payroll reporting as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience in a fast-paced organization.
• Experience with Rippling Payroll strongly preferred.
• Experience processing end-of-year (EOY) payroll activities and year-end reporting preferred.
• Experience supporting global payroll or international payroll vendors is a plus.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and wage and hour compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification, experience working with HRIS and payroll integrations, and experience in a SaaS or technology company.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment based in our Bellevue headquarters. Collaborative, innovative culture focused on customer success. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. Moxians Are Covered All benefits are subject to review on an annual basis whereas we continuously assess our total reward proposition aligning with the needs of our people, our business and the market. Benefits are offered 1st of the month. View full benefit program here - Sequoia Medical/Dental/Vision

Pay

Anual Salary Range: $85,000 - $91,000

Schedule

Headquarters-Hybrid (3 days per week)