Senior Payroll Specialist
About The Position
LiveKit is hiring a Senior Payroll Specialist to build and operate payroll as the function moves into Finance. The role owns end-to-end US and international payroll, payroll tax filings, compliance, payroll processes and controls, and relationships with PEO and EOR providers. It also supports general-ledger reconciliation, month-end close, equity administration, and payroll-related questions from employees and auditors. The position calls for a detail-oriented, independent subject-matter expert who can identify tax, legal, and compliance risks while supporting a fast-growing, distributed team.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience running both US and international payroll, including Canada and/or the EU.
- Experience managing payroll tax filings directly, rather than handing them off to a provider.
- Experience with multi-state US payroll for a remote, distributed team.
- Strong experience working within PEO and/or EOR structures.
- Familiarity with startup-focused platforms such as Rippling, Deel, Remote, or similar.
- Ability to work independently as a subject-matter expert, manage many moving pieces, and flag tax, legal, and compliance risks proactively.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, including reconciling payroll figures to the penny.
Nice To Haves
- CPP, FPC, or similar payroll certification.
- Experience bringing payroll in-house, switching providers, or migrating an HRIS.
- Experience with equity administration in Carta.
- Experience at a fast-growing company with a distributed, international team.
- Having personally identified a payroll error before others did.
Responsibilities
- Run US and international payroll end to end, from collecting inputs through final reconciliation.
- Own domestic and international payroll tax filings and ensure compliance and timely submission.
- Manage PEO and EOR relationships and understand the boundaries of provider responsibilities.
- Reconcile payroll to the general ledger each cycle and support month-end close.
- Build and maintain the payroll calendar, processes, and documentation as payroll moves into Finance.
- Partner with People/Talent and Accounting on new hires, employee changes, terminations, and month-end reconciliation.
- Support equity administration in Carta and equity reporting for the board.
- Serve as the internal point of contact for payroll questions and respond to external auditor requests.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible vacation policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
