Payroll Lead
Hinge Health
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $110,400 - $151,800 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Independently own and execute semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls in Workday for 1500+ employees across different entities in the US and Canada with minimal oversight
- Lead complex payroll projects including system upgrades, process optimization initiatives, and integration of new payroll-related systems
- Calculate and prepare off-cycle payrolls and proactively identify potential issues before they impact employees
- Drive process improvements by identifying inefficiencies in payroll workflows and implementing scalable solutions
- Audit new hires and process terminations; own reconciliation of payroll variances and supporting documentation
- Manage and optimize 401(k) fundings in Empower, ensuring accuracy and proper recording while identifying opportunities for automation
- Serve as the go-to resource for resolving complex payroll processing exceptions and escalations
- Lead employee communications related to payroll inquiries, proactively addressing concerns and providing clear guidance
- Partner strategically with HR operations, accounting, equity, and HR Tech teams to align on policies and drive cross-functional initiatives
- Own end-to-end processing of garnishments, levies, withholding tax notices, child support, and unemployment insurance questionnaires
- Drive accuracy in auditing tax codes and setup between Workday and ADP, independently resolving discrepancies
- Own state registration strategy, including requesting new registrations as entities expand or renewals as registrations expire
- Lead quarterly tax audits and year-end W-2 reporting, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Mentor and guide junior payroll team members, sharing best practices and providing technical support
- Champion equity compensation processing including RSUs, ISOs, NQs, and ESPP with a deep understanding of calculations and tax implications
- Lead ad hoc reporting, audits, and special projects that support strategic Finance and People initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years' experience processing payroll in a high-growth environment
- Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end multi-state and international payroll operations
- Deep understanding of taxing authorities, government regulations, and compliance requirements
- Proven ability to independently lead complex payroll workstreams and projects with minimal guidance
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and follow-up skills; highly detail-oriented with a track record of accuracy
- Experience working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with the ability to manage ambiguity
- Ability to perform duties in a timely manner to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality
- Proactive, collaborative work style with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - proficiency in v-lookup/x-lookup, pivot tables, and complex formulas
Benefits
- Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn't available where you live.
- Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
- Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingWorkdayADP401(k) managementtax auditingequity compensation processingRSUsISOsNQsESPP
Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsdetail-orientedcollaborative work styleinfluencing stakeholdersmentoringcommunication skillstime managementproactive approach
Certifications
Bachelor's degree