Payroll And Compliance Lead

Summary

Join Grow Therapy as their dynamic Payroll & Compliance Lead! Manage and optimize payroll operations across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves full-cycle payroll processing, timekeeping, contractor payments, compliance support, reporting, and system improvements. You will oversee leave and 401k administration and contribute to policy development. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of payroll experience, and strong compliance knowledge. Grow Therapy offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, HR Management, or related field (or equivalent experience), with 3-5 years in a payroll function, preferably in a fast-paced or tech/start-up environment
• Experience managing multi-state payrolls for 500+ employees, including exempt and nonexempt as well as payments for 1099 contractors
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, state/federal employment laws, and regulations
• Proficiency in payroll systems and data flow; ability to learn new software and processes quickly
• Advanced skills in MS Excel/Google Sheets and proficiency in MS Word/Google Docs
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines in a fast-changing environment, and exercise sound business judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally, effectively communicating complex information
• Demonstrated discretion, attention to detail, a tech-savvy mindset, and a positive attitude during high-volume periods

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll via Rippling across multiple subsidiaries and nearly all 50 states, including off-cycle batches for corrections, terminations, equity releases, and reimbursements
• Review and process bi-weekly hours, resolve timekeeping issues with managers, and ensure accurate, compliant payments for 1099 contractors in the U.S. and globally
• Support payroll compliance, including multi-state tax withholding, garnishments, and key audits (e.g., 401k, workers’ compensation, and external financial audits)
• Provide payroll reports to Finance, Legal, and People Operations, maintain accurate records, and oversee W-2 reviews for timely, accurate issuance
• Assist with payroll system implementations, automation, and scalable solutions for benefits enrollment, payroll reporting, and compliance
• Oversee leave and 401k administration in partnership with People Operations and create monthly reconciliation reports for benefits, 401k, and equity awards
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, monitor payroll inquiries, and assist with other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Rippling and NetSuite experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans, including dental and vision
• Flexible working hours and location (remote OR in-office, your choice!)
• Flexible Time Off
• Company-wide winter break
• Mental health mornings (2 hours each week)
• Team meditation
• Wellness Stipend
• In-office lunch and bi-weekly remote lunch on us!
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Competitive salary
• The opportunity to help build a rapidly scaling start-up organization by taking strong ownership of your work, mentorship, and our unbounded leadership opportunities