Payroll Specialist, Groq

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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