Payroll Administrator

Groq; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A technology company is looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll across multiple entities. This role requires 2–3 years of U.S. payroll experience, skills in ADP Workforce Now, and a keen attention to detail. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and exhibit strong organizational capabilities. Competitive compensation is offered as part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. payroll processes and exposure to global payroll.
• Basic understanding of payroll tax laws and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing across U.S. and international entities.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and monitor employee nexus.
• Reconcile payroll data including earnings and deductions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel/Google Sheets proficiency

Education

2–3 years of experience in U.S. payroll

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

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About Groq

Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we are on a mission to make high performance AI compute more accessible and affordable. When real-time AI is within reach, anything is possible. Build fast.

About Groq

Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we are on a mission to make high performance AI compute more accessible and affordable. When real-time AI is within reach, anything is possible. Build fast.

Payroll Specialist

Mission: Groq is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Payroll Specialist to support our global payroll function. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head of Global Payroll to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing across multiple entities and geographies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in payroll who’s excited to grow in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

• Support end-to-end semi-monthly and monthly hourly and salaried payroll processing across U.S. and international entities
• Assist with validating payroll inputs (e.g., new hires, terminations, salary changes, equity exercises, bonuses, etc.)
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations through monitoring employee nexus and completing state registrations and setup
• Reconcile payroll data, including earnings, taxes, deductions, and benefits contributions
• Partner with People Ops, Finance, and external vendors (e.g., ADP, global payroll providers) to maintain data accuracy and resolve payroll issues
• Provide onboarding and support for new employees
• Support audits, reporting, and documentation for internal and external compliance
• Create and maintain robust process documentation for Finance and employees
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity at all times
• Lead or support process improvement efforts and help scale accounting operations as the company grows
  
  
  

Ideal candidates have/are:

• 2–3 years of experience in U.S. payroll, with exposure to global payroll processes a plus
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar systems required
• Experience with international payroll systems a plus (e.g., Rouse, Remote)
• Experience with annual employee tax reporting
• Basic understanding of payroll tax laws and compliance requirements
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (e.g., pivot tables, V/H/XLOOKUPs, reconciliations)
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working with sensitive data
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote and asynchronous environment
  
  
  

Bonus If You Have

• Experience with equity compensation and multi-state payroll
• Experience with expense reimbursement processes and platforms
  
  
  

Attributes of a Groqster:

• Humility - Egos are checked at the door
• Collaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, together
• Growth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
• Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
• Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking
  
  
  

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is TBD, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.

Location: Some roles may require being located near or on our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.

At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better.

Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We also take affirmative action to offer employment opportunities to minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Groq is committed to working with qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants who would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or who need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us at: [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only. Evaluation of requests for reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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