Senior Lead - US Payroll

• Process bi monthly payroll for US employees using Gusto , ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.


• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding in Gusto , including setting up compensation, benefits, and tax withholdings .


• Review and reconcile timesheets, PTO, bonuses, and commissions before payroll submission.


• Ensure correct deduction of federal/state taxes, benefits, and garnishments .


• Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee records and benefits data integration.


• Generate and review payroll reports and GL files; coordinate payroll journal entries with the finance team.


• Ensure timely filing of payroll tax reports and year-end documentation, including W-2s and 1099s .


• Assist in benefit enrollments and resolve issues related to payroll deductions and insurance.


• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll data and adhere to data protection regulations.


• Support audits related to payroll, workers comp, and benefits.


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  Administer and process reimbursements in alignment with company policy.

Must Have

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting , Finance, HR, or related field.


• 3-4 years of experience in US payroll processing, preferably in a professional services or consulting environment .


• Mandatory experience with Gusto payroll software .


• Strong understanding of US federal and state payroll laws.


• Experience with payroll taxes, W-2/1099 filings, and benefit deductions.


• Proficiency in MS Excel (lookup functions, pivot tables, basic dashboards)


• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy .


• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills .


• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.


• Knowledge of US labor laws, FLSA, ACA, and IRS regulations.


• Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing.


• Experience working with remote or distributed teams.


• Prior experience in handling payroll for both salaried and hourly employees.