USA Payroll Compliance Expert

1 day, 17 hours ago
Full-time
Senior
Operations
Remote

Remote

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Professional Services
251-1K
Founded 2019
$496M raised

Description

  • Act as the subject matter expert for US payroll compliance across federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations.
  • Lead internal payroll compliance audits, identify issues, and oversee remediation.
  • Support the design and implementation of automated payroll processes and system controls for the US.
  • Partner with Payroll Operations, Product, Tax, and Legal to keep payroll logic and workflows compliant.
  • Guide the US payroll team through complex compliance matters, audits, and investigations.
  • Monitor changes in US payroll legislation and translate them into operational and product updates.
  • Develop and deliver training and documentation to improve compliance awareness within the payroll team.
  • Participate in global projects that strengthen Remote’s broader payroll compliance framework.

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of US payroll compliance, including federal and multi-state taxation, wage and hour laws, and tax and benefits reporting.
  • Proven experience managing US payroll operations or compliance programs in a complex or multi-entity environment.
  • Experience with PEO and EOR models is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of audit processes, system controls, and regulatory reporting.
  • Ability to translate legislation into practical, compliant processes.
  • Experience leading or supporting automation and process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Comfort working independently and collaborating with distributed, global teams.
  • Experience with payroll system configuration or logic mapping.
  • Familiarity with federal and state labor law audits or investigations.
  • Background in payroll compliance within a technology-driven or SaaS business.

Benefits

  • Annual salary range of $52,000 to $146,250 USD.
  • Work from anywhere.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Flexible working hours in an async environment.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Mental health support services.
  • Stock options.
  • Learning budget.
  • Home office budget and IT equipment.
  • Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.

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