Lucid Software

Associate Payroll Manager

Lucid Software

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Serve as the primary internal checkpoint for payroll data entered by other departments. Ensure all inputs adhere to internal controls and company policy before processing.
  • Manage the end-to-end collection and approval process for employee hours, ensuring timecards are accurate and ready for payroll processing.
  • Record and track fringe benefits within our US and international payroll systems, including coordination for international benefit filings.
  • Partner with our payroll providers to manage and resolve payroll tax notices and filings, ensuring we remain in good standing across all jurisdictions.
  • Perform pre- and post-payroll audits. Maintain ongoing, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (including W-2 reconciliations) to ensure 100% data integrity.
  • Participate in annual financial and 401(k) audits, as well as other special projects and team initiatives as needed.
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert for US multi-state payroll functions, focusing on 401(k) administration, leave of absence, and fringe benefits.
  • Support international payroll processes for our offices in Amsterdam, Melbourne, and Hamburg.
  • Provide a responsive, customer-service approach to employee inquiries, resolving complex pay and tax issues with clarity and professionalism.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of equivalent, hands-on payroll experience
  • 3-5 years of payroll experience for 250+ employees
  • Strong understanding of US payroll concepts and processes
  • Proven track record of managing and reviewing high volumes of data. You should be comfortable using spreadsheets to perform deep-dive reconciliations
  • Strong skills in Excel and Google Sheets (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and a natural comfort level with HRIS/Payroll technology
  • Extreme attention to detail and accuracy. You take pride in finding the "needle in the haystack" during an audit
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for emerging technologies and the ability to quickly grasp new technical concepts
  • A self-starter with a commitment to excellence who can work independently, manage multiple deliverables, meet aggressive deadlines, and take full ownership of their assigned workstreams
  • A team player who maintains an optimistic outlook and thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative growth environment
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex information clearly to employees and stakeholders.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingdata integrity401(k) administrationleave of absence managementfringe benefits trackingpre-payroll auditspost-payroll auditsdata reconciliationUS payroll conceptsmulti-state payroll functions
Soft Skills
attention to detailproblem-solvingcustomer serviceself-starterteam playercommunicationtime managementindependencecollaborationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degree5+ years payroll experience