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, withholdings, 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

Why This Role

• 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