Payroll Specialist

Position

Payroll Specialist

Bellevue, WA Headquarters-Hybrid (3 days per week)

$35.00 - $38.00

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. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong payroll foundation who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• 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.

• Assist with 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.

• 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.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus.

• Experience working with HRIS and payroll integrations.

• Experience in a SaaS or technology company is preferred.

• 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.

All benefits are subject to review on an annual basis, and 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.

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay - 11 days

Bereavement - 3 days

Get paid on your birthday

STD/LTD company paid

Supplemental Life, Critical Illness, Accident

Perk Spot

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing Program

Discounted Pet Insurance

Office Lunch

Employee Engagement Programs

Note:

benefits may vary by country and region we operate in.

Moxi Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and applicable local law.

As part of the employment process, Moxi Works conducts comprehensive background checks on all final candidates for employment. The background check process may include a review of criminal history, credit history, employment verification, education verification, and other relevant information.

Moxi Works is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws concerning background checks. We ensure that our background check process is fair, consistent, and transparent, and we follow all legal requirements regarding the timing and scope of such checks.