Payroll Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Manage the complete cycle of US domestic payroll on a biweekly and semi-monthly basis.

• Oversee and maintain the time tracking system for non-exempt employees, ensuring all timecards are accurate and approved prior to payroll processing.

• Prepare and review all payroll data, which includes new hires, salary adjustments, commissions, benefits, and any other payroll-related information received from stakeholders.

• Support payroll compliance issues, such as multi-state tax withholding, garnishments, and annual audits.

• Prepare and execute equity events, including RSU, NSO, ISO, and ESPP transactions.

• Address and resolve payroll inquiries within SLA timeframes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in US Domestic payroll processing and timekeeping.

• Strong knowledge of payroll operations, including reconciliations, SOX controls, and wage types and their implications for taxation/W2.

• A self-motivated individual capable of working independently with little supervision.

• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced growth environment.

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks, effectively manage time, and adapt to shifting priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, including base pay, bonus potential, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly.

• Retirement plans to help you prepare for the future, featuring a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada).

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only).

• Comprehensive health insurance designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for the US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.

• Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only).

• Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for enhanced financial security.

• Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays in accordance with local regulations.

• Paid family and parental leave to assist with caregiving and significant life events (duration varies by country).

• Family-oriented benefits to aid fertility, parenting, and caregiving needs.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health support and life-centered resources.

• Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US only).

• Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal growth, based on what matters most to you.

• Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources necessary for optimal performance, regardless of your work location.

• Opportunities for connection and community through team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs).

• Onsite benefits, such as catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!).