Payroll Operations Lead — Hybrid (Bellevue)

Purple Drive Technologies; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Job summary

MoxiWorks, based in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team. You will ensure timely, accurate payroll processing for US/global employees and handle payroll inquiries with a customer-focused mindset in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Rippling Payroll. You’ll collaborate with HR and Accounting on close processes, audits, and compliance with US regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience in a fast-paced organization.
• Experience with Rippling Payroll strongly preferred.
• Experience processing end-of-year (EOY) payroll activities and year-end reporting preferred.
• Experience supporting global payroll or international payroll vendors is a plus.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and wage and hour compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time for US/global employees.
• Administer payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, promotions, bonuses, commissions, and benefit deductions.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll and HRIS systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll questions, providing exceptional customer service and timely resolution.
• Partner with HR and Finance to identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, documentation, and internal controls to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Reconcile payroll registers, payroll taxes, benefit deductions, and general ledger accounts while partnering with Accounting on month-end close activities.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including reviewing and validating W-2s before distribution and supporting payroll audits.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local payroll regulations, and prepare and file monthly Australian payroll tax returns.
• Support external audits and provide payroll reporting as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Rippling Payroll

EOY payroll

Global payroll

Payroll taxes

Excel & data analysis

Discretion & professionalism

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS

Payroll integrations

Job description

MoxiWorks, based in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team. You will ensure timely, accurate payroll processing for US/global employees and handle payroll inquiries with a customer-focused mindset in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Rippling Payroll. You’ll collaborate with HR and Accounting on close processes, audits, and compliance with US regulations.