State Licensed Payroll Lead

Job Summary

Owning the full US payroll and tax function, the full-time State Licensed Payroll Lead will manage payroll processing, tax filings, and compliance for employees and clients while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Run end-to-end payroll cycles for US employees and client employers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and submit all federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and remittances across all jurisdictions
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll processing and collaborate with product teams to enhance the Rise platform

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of US payroll experience with multi-state processing and employment tax compliance
• Proven experience in preparing and submitting payroll tax filings across various jurisdictions
• Experience with state and local agency registrations
• Solid knowledge of multi-state withholding, unemployment tax, and W-2 and 1099 requirements
• Track record of building processes and controls in less structured environments