Senior Payroll Specialist, US

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US Payroll Senior Specialist managing end-to-end payroll processes for clients remotely in the Philippines. Leading a payroll team and ensuring compliance with tax regulations and payroll policies.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive payroll cycles end-to-end: timekeeping intake, gross-to-net calculations, off-cycle runs, terminations, bonuses, retro pay
  • Federal, state, and local tax compliance: withholdings, deposits, quarterly returns (941, state equivalents), year-end (W-2, W-3, 1099)
  • Multi-state payroll: nexus tracking, reciprocity rules, SUI rates, local taxes
  • Garnishments, benefit deductions, 401(k) remittances, and third-party sick pay
  • Quality & sign-off: audit-ready records, variance reviews, reconciliations to GL
  • Supervise payroll staff: assign work, review output, and provide timely, substantive feedback
  • Train team members on payroll systems, tax rules, and firm processes
  • Document evaluations and appraisals; coach toward promotion
  • Implement and optimize payroll processing systems
  • Standardize SOPs, checklists, and review gates

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline
  • 3–5 years of payroll experience, including multi-state and multi-client cycles
  • Supervisory experience leading a payroll team
  • Intermediate to advanced payroll knowledge with strong problem-resolution skills
  • Comfort with payroll platforms (e.g., Gusto, ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks Payroll, Rippling) and cloud accounting tools
  • Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivots)
  • Confident written and spoken English; client-facing presence
  • Comfortable working U.S. business hours (night shift, PH-based)

Benefits:

  • Permanent remote work — done right
  • Full company equipment provided (laptop, monitor, accessories)
  • 15 days PTO annually + local holidays off
  • Guaranteed annual increases
  • Referral rewards up to $1,000
  • Monthly flexible stipend (CAS Flex Perks)
  • Structured onboarding and support
  • A culture that actually shows up