Payroll Lead

iSpot•Bellevue, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team on a high-growth trajectory. At iSpot.tv, our company mission is to Accelerate Growth with AI-Driven Unified Video Ad Measurement. You will achieve this as part of the accounting team by accelerating iSpot’s growth through fiduciary responsibility, real-time financial visibility, operational excellence, and investor trust. As the Payroll Lead, you are not just an operator; you are the architect of our payroll engine. We are seeking industry-best talent who doesn’t just record data but actively builds the future of our financial function. This role is a leadership platform for innovation; you will play a key part in identifying, designing, and implementing cutting-edge automation and AI-driven process improvements to drive massive efficiency and global scalability.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in payroll administration with extensive, hands-on knowledge of ADP (Workforce Now preferred)
Proven experience designing payroll processes and setting up systems in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment
Deep understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and experience resolving complex compliance issues
Exceptional analytical skills with a proactive mindset
A drive to use AI and automation to provide the real-time visibility the business needs
Excellent verbal and written skills to act as a trusted advisor to employees and stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation is a significant plus
Experience in SaaS or high-growth tech industries
Experience with NetSuite ERP integration
Public company or IPO-readiness experience

Responsibilities

Execute full-cycle domestic payroll processing with expert-level precision using ADP, ensuring accuracy in employee compensation
Lead all payroll tax/compliance efforts, including multi-state registrations, tax notice resolution, and proactive monitoring of changing labor laws
Design and implement scalable SOPs for payroll workflows, moving from manual intervention to automated, "touchless" processing where possible
Actively identify and deploy AI-driven tools (e.g., for automated data validation, employee inquiry chatbots, or policy analysis) to streamline payroll tasks
Manage the payroll inbox as a high-touch internal consultant, resolving complex employee queries with a focus on speed and clarity
Serve as the primary administrator for ADP and integrated HRIS tools, leading system audits and configuration updates to support company growth
Partner with the GL team to ensure seamless data flow for payroll accounting and assist with audit requests and regulatory reporting