Payroll Manager

Payroll ManagerMountain View, California, United StatesCompany OverviewID.me is the next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly login across websites without having to create a new login and verify their identity again. Over 152 million users experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 20 federal agencies, 45 state government agencies, and 70+ healthcare organizations. More than 600+ consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships. ID.me's technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to "No Identity Left Behind" to enable all people to have a secure digital identity.ID.me is a full-time, in-office culture. Unless a specific job description explicitly states otherwise, all roles are on-site five days per week at one of our offices in McLean, VA; Mountain View, CA; New York City, NY; or Tampa, FL. Certain roles — such as field-based sales or other remote-by-design positions — may have different work arrangements as noted in their individual postings.At ID.me, we embrace the thoughtful use of AI tools in our daily work and there are even occasions where we leverage AI in our hiring process. However, during the interview process, we want to understand your individual skills and experiences. Therefore, we have guidelines on how AI can be appropriately used during your application and interviews which can be found here.About The RoleID.me is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to own end-to-end payroll operations for our growing, multi-state workforce. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while partnering closely with People Ops, Finance, and Legal to support company growth. The ideal candidate combines deep technical payroll expertise with a strong compliance mindset and the ability to improve processes as the company scales.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and manage the end-to-end payroll cycle for all U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple statesEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws (FLSA), and multi-state employment requirementsProcess garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and equity-related payroll eventsReconcile payroll general ledger accounts and partner with Accounting on month-end close, accruals, and payroll-related journal entriesManage relationships with payroll providers, tax agencies, and benefits vendors; serve as primary point of contact for payroll system administrationAdminister and audit benefits deductions, 401(k) contributions, and other pre/post-tax deductions in coordination with People OpsManage quarterly and annual payroll tax filings and support year-end payroll processesMaintain internal controls and support internal/external payroll auditsIdentify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities as headcount growsRespond to employee payroll inquiries with a high level of service and confidentialityStay current on evolving payroll compliance requirements, including multi-state nexus and remote-work tax implicationsSupport ad hoc reporting and analysis for Finance, HR, and executive leadershipRequired Qualifications5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 2 years in a payroll management or lead roleHands-on experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll for a company of 300+ employeesStrong working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll accounting principlesExperience with a major payroll/HRIS platformExperience processing equity compensation (RSUs and stock options) in payrollHigh attention to detail and strong ownership of accuracy and deadlinesExcellent communication skills and discretion when handling sensitive employee dataPreferred QualificationsRelevant professional certification in payroll management, such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)Experience in a high-growth technology or SaaS companyExperience with SOX compliance and payroll internal controlsFamiliarity with international and contractor payroll