Senior Payroll Specialist; US Multi-State, Remote

Senior Payroll Specialist (US Multi-State, Remote)

This range is provided by Sailglobal. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Sailglobal is a global HR and payroll solutions platform supporting fast-growing companies with EOR, global payroll, compliance, mobility, and HR operations
. We serve companies expanding globally
, managing complex, multi-country payroll and employment structures across the US, Canada, Mexico, EMEA, and APAC.

We are hiring a US-based, remote Senior Payroll Specialist to own multi-state, multi-client US payroll operations end to end.

This role covers payroll system implementation, payroll processing accuracy, tax and statutory account setup, and client advisory support
. The ideal candidate comes from a PEO, payroll service provider, or payroll SaaS environment and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, client-facing setup.

• Process end-to-end payroll for multiple US clients across multiple states
• Ensure payroll accuracy across:
• Federal, state, and local taxation
• Multiple pay frequencies (weekly / bi-weekly / semi-monthly)
• Bonuses, off-cycle payrolls, retro adjustments, garnishments
• Support payroll compliance including:
• IRS and state filings
• W-2, 941, 940, and amended filings
• Payroll corrections and notice handling

• Set up and manage:
• Federal and state withholding tax accounts
• Local tax registrations where applicable
• Support clients expanding into new US states

• Participate in payroll software selection, setup, and implementation
• Configure earnings, deductions, tax mappings, and payroll rules
• Support data migration, parallel runs, and go-live execution
• Collaborate with internal product and operations teams

• Act as a payroll subject-matter expert for client inquiries
• Explain payroll, tax, and compliance matters clearly to clients
• Support audits, IRS/state notices, and compliance reviews
• Work cross-functionally with HR, finance, and compliance teams

• 5+ years of US payroll experience
• Proven experience with multi-state, multi-client payroll
• Background in PEO, payroll provider, or payroll SaaS strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with platforms such as ADP, Paychex, Rippling, or UKG
• Strong understanding of US payroll tax and compliance
• Experience with Canada payroll is a strong plus
• Experience with other countries' payroll operations and working with global payroll vendors is a plus
• CPP or FPC certification is a plus

• Hands-on ownership of US payroll in a startup environment
• You will fully own multi-state, multi-client US payroll in a fast-growing startup, with real responsibility for accuracy, compliance, and delivery quality—not a narrow or siloed role.
• The opportunity to shape payroll processes and products
• Beyond daily payroll operations, you will help design, improve, and standardize payroll workflows
  , contributing directly to how our payroll products, systems, and client processes are built.
• Exposure to Canada and Mexico payroll (as a plus)
• While the core focus is US payroll, you will have opportunities to support Canada payroll and coordinate LATAM payroll through local vendors
  , depending on client needs.
• US-based, fully remote role
• Work remotely anywhere in the United States with a distributed, international team.
• A professional yet flexible startup culture
• Join a team that values accuracy, ownership, clear documentation, and practical problem-solving
  , while moving fast and continuously improving.
• Competitive compensation with upside
• Market-aligned base salary plus a performance-based bonus
  , with stock option opportunities for high-impact contributors as the company grows.
• Long-term growth and expanded scope
• As the business scales, you will have the chance to take on broader responsibilities, more complex client cases, and regional ownership
  .

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Human Resources

• Human Resources Services, Accounting, and Professional Services