Payroll Specialist

Location: Onsite 5 days a week in San Francisco, United States

Company

hirify.global builds a platform for self-improving software development that helps enterprise engineering teams operate autonomous software factories.

What you will do

• Run full-cycle payroll for US and international employees, including multi-state payroll.
• Process commissions, draws, bonuses, equity vesting, severance, compensation changes, new hires, terminations, off-cycle payments, and contractor payments with accurate tax withholding.
• Manage federal, state, local, and international payroll tax registrations, deposits, filings, notices, and provider coordination.
• Manage international payroll and EOR providers, including payroll setup for new countries.
• Administer 401(k) contributions, benefits deductions, garnishments, payroll journal entries, accruals, month-end close, quarter-end work, year-end work, and W-2s.
• Build scalable payroll processes, controls, and documentation; maintain accurate employee data; collaborate with Finance, People, Tax, and Legal; and use AI and automation for reconciliations and reporting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including running multi-state US payroll at a fast-growing company.
• Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as Rippling, Workday, or ADP.
• Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local payroll tax, including withholding, filings, and year-end reporting.
• Experience processing commissions, bonuses, and equity compensation, including RSUs, ISOs, and NSOs.
• Experience with international payroll and EOR providers.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving startup where processes are built as the company grows.
• Clear communication and effective collaboration with Finance, People, Tax, and Legal.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• CPP certification.
• Experience with Rippling payroll.
• Experience building payroll at a rapidly growing company.
• Experience using AI tools to automate payroll or finance workflows.
• Experience with SOX, IPO readiness, or financial controls.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, hands-on role with ownership of payroll operations.
• Onsite work in San Francisco five days per week.
• Work closely with Finance, People, Tax, Legal, and leadership while helping establish scalable processes.
• Administer 401(k) contributions, benefits deductions, equity-related pay, and other payroll programs.