Payroll Operations Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete U.S. and international payroll processing for various clients.

• Act as the internal payroll subject matter expert by closely collaborating with HR and Accounting/Finance client leaders.

• Oversee payroll platforms such as Gusto, Justworks, Rippling, ADP, TriNet, Deel, or comparable systems.

• Ensure the precise processing of wages, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.

• Handle multi-state payroll compliance, tax submissions, and end-of-year reporting.

• Reconcile payroll reports, benefit invoices, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.

• Collaborate with accounting teams to facilitate month-end closing activities.

• Assist in payroll-related equity compensation processing.

• Maintain payroll procedures, internal controls, and implement process improvements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of U.S. payroll experience, including multi-state payroll management.

• Extensive knowledge of payroll taxes, wage regulations, and compliance obligations.

• Familiarity with payroll systems such as Gusto, Justworks, Rippling, Deel, Sequoia One, or similar platforms.

• Proficient in advanced Excel functions (lookups, pivots, data validation, reconciliation workflows).

• Demonstrated experience in payroll reconciliations and audit support.

• Exceptional organizational abilities and client communication skills.

• Experience in managing international payrolls through Employer of Record (EOR) platforms.

• CPP certification is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible, remote, and impact-oriented work culture.

• Opportunity to contribute to the development of scalable finance and HR operations.

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment.

• Engage with innovative, high-growth startup clients.