US Payroll Manager — Compliance, Growth & Equity

Nscale Ltd.; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech startup in the UK seeks a Payroll Manager (US) responsible for overseeing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and managing multi-state tax filings. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in payroll management, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related fields, and excellent communication and organizational skills. The role offers a dynamic work environment with flexible arrangements and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Highly competitive package (base + equity)

Dynamic progression plan

Human-First Flexibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in U.S. payroll management or administration.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations, tax laws, and wage/hour compliance.
• Experience managing payroll across multiple states.
• Strong technical proficiency in payroll software.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Adaptable, hands-on, and proactive in a scaling, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. employees.
• Manage federal, state, and local payroll tax filings.
• Liaise with payroll service providers to resolve issues.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data.
• Develop and implement scalable payroll processes.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and metrics for leadership.
• Stay current on U.S. payroll laws and regulations.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to pay and benefits.
• Partner with HR and Accounting on onboarding/offboarding.

Skills

Payroll management

Tax regulations knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ADP

Job description

A tech startup in the UK seeks a Payroll Manager (US) responsible for overseeing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and managing multi-state tax filings. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in payroll management, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related fields, and excellent communication and organizational skills. The role offers a dynamic work environment with flexible arrangements and a competitive salary package.