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 #IND4