The Team:ย
The Payroll Team is responsible for handling all pay related items for our Upstart employees. We are passionate about delivering accurate results on time, everytime! This position requires meticulous attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality.
As the Payroll Specialist at Upstart, You'll be the backbone of our payroll operations, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and employee confidence in every paycheck
How you'll make an impact
- Process full cycle US domestic payroll biweekly and semi monthly
- Monitor and manage the time tracking system for non-exempt employees, ensuring all timecards are complete and approved ahead of payroll processing.
- Prepare and audit all payroll data including new hires, salary changes, commissions, benefits and all other payroll related items received from stakeholders
- Assist with payroll compliance matters such as multi-state tax withholding, garnishments and annual audits
- Prepare and process equity events including RSU, NSO, ISO, and ESPP transactions
- Manage and respond to payroll inquiries within SLA timeframes
Minimum Qualificationsย
- 3+ years of experience with US Domestic payroll processing and timekeepingย
- Solid understanding of payroll operations including reconciliations, SOX controls, wage types and their impact on taxation/W2
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness to learn, perform and succeed in a high-growth environment
- Ability to multitask, manage time and accept changing priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Workday payroll and timekeepingย
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
- FPC or CPP certified a plus
Position location This role is available in the following locations: Remoteย
Time zone requirements The team operates on the East - West coast time zones
Travel requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions' cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.
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