Payroll Manager

HOVER Inc.

. Owning end-to-end U.S. payroll processing (semi-monthly) for exempt and non-exempt employees in a multi-state environment . Serving as the primary point of contact with ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing, repor

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $88,000 - $137,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Owning end-to-end U.S. payroll processing (semi-monthly) for exempt and non-exempt employees in a multi-state environment
Serving as the primary point of contact with ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing, reporting, and troubleshooting
Owning payroll execution for commissions in close partnership with Revenue Operations, ensuring accurate calculation, validation, and timely payout
Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including new state registrations and agency correspondence
Partnering with HR to maintain accurate employee data for payroll, benefits, and reporting
Performing FSA, HSA, and benefits reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
Preparing payroll journal entries and supporting monthly close activities
Responding to employee payroll inquiries clearly and promptly
Maintaining strong internal controls, documentation, and audit-ready records
Supporting year-end audits related to payroll and benefits
Supporting administration of employee equity programs, including stock option grants, exercises, and modifications
Maintaining accurate equity records and supporting quarterly and year-end audits
Actively identifying and implementing automation opportunities across payroll and equity workflows — including the use of AI tools where they add real leverage
Redesigning processes to reduce manual work without sacrificing accuracy or compliance
Supporting ad hoc payroll, equity, or accounting projects as the business grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of payroll experience, with solid exposure to payroll accounting
Experience in a fast-paced, technology-forward environment — a high-growth startup or scaling tech company where priorities shift and systems are constantly improving
Deep hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now
Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
Solid grasp of accounting fundamentals, including journal entries and reconciliations — and genuine interest in going deeper
Experience with NetSuite preferred
A proactive, detail-oriented working style with comfort operating independently, navigating ambiguity, and driving improvements without being told to
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation - Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a fast-growing company
Healthcare - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents
Paid Time Off - Unlimited and flexible vacation policy
Paid Family Leave - We support work/life balance and offer generous paid parental and new child bonding leave
Mandatory Self-Care Days - A day set aside each month to allow employees to recharge
Remote Wellbeing Resources - We provide recurring fitness classes, meditation/ mindfulness tools, virtual therapy, and family planning assistance
Learning - We encourage continued education and will help cover the cost of management training, conferences, workshops, or certifications

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingpayroll accountingjournal entriesreconciliationscomplianceautomationdata validationemployee equity programsstock option grantspayroll tax regulations

Soft Skills

detail-orientedproactiveindependentnavigating ambiguitydriving improvementscommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillscollaborationcustomer service

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Accountingrelated field degree