Lead Payroll Specialist

Lead Payroll Specialist

We’re seeking a Payroll Specialist to own accurate, timely payroll and compensation operations in a growing organization. This role is hands‑on and execution‑focused, supporting payroll, commissions, expenses, and accounts payable while helping build scalable finance processes as the business grows.

• Run end‑to‑end U.S. payroll cycles, including deductions, with holdings, tax filings, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Calculate sales commissions and variable compensation with clear, auditable logic
• Administer corporate expense and credit card programs and support AP processing
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee payroll and compensation questions
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce errors and manual work
• Partner with Finance, People Ops, and Sales to keep payroll, HRIS, and GL data aligned
• Support ad hoc projects related to growth, systems, and new initiatives

• 3–5+ years of experience in payroll, compensation operations, and/or accounts payable
• Experience owning multi‑state U.S. payroll and supporting variable compensation programs
• Strong knowledge of payroll fundamentals and compliance
• Familiarity with modern payroll, HRIS, AP, and expense tools
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
• High attention to detail, discretion with confidential data, and strong follow‑through
• Clear communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

• Own core processes that impact every employee
• Contribute beyond transactions through meaningful, growth‑oriented projects
  
  Help build scalable finance and payroll infrastructure
• Work in a collaborative environment that values accuracy and continuous improvement