Payroll Lead

Posted 16hrs ago

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Payroll Lead managing U.S. payroll operations and ensuring compliance at Dandy. Supporting accurate payroll execution and collaborating with Accounting and HR teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute Payroll Operations
  • Process bi-weekly U.S. payroll in partnership with the Payroll Manager, ensuring accuracy and on-time execution.
  • Manage payroll inputs including compensation changes, variable pay, adjustments, and off-cycle payments.
  • Review EOR and international contractor payroll changes, including submitting compensation and PR updates in Deel
  • Review payroll registers and supporting reports prior to final approval.
  • Audit payroll data each cycle to ensure accurate earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings.
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in partnership with HR, Accounting, and managers.
  • Maintain clear payroll documentation and operating procedures.
  • Monitor federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance.
  • Assist with agency notices and payroll corrections.
  • Support year-end payroll reporting including W-2 preparation.
  • Operate payroll in UKG and generate payroll reports for internal stakeholders.
  • Support payroll reconciliations and month-end close activities with Accounting.
  • Maintain internal controls and documentation supporting payroll accuracy and audits.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Process payroll corrections and final pay when required.

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of U.S. payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing.
  • Strong understanding of payroll compliance, tax withholding, and payroll reporting requirements.
  • Experience processing payroll in systems such as UKG, ADP, Paylocity, or similar platforms.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Experience supporting payroll audits, reconciliations, and internal controls.
  • Strong organizational and process management skills.
  • Ability to operate independently while collaborating cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Accounting teams.

Benefits:

  • healthcare
  • dental
  • mental health support
  • parental planning resources
  • retirement savings options
  • generous paid time off