• Own the end-to-end processing of [weekly/bi-weekly] payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness for all employees. • Review payroll data, audits, and reconciliations to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies. • Manage payroll adjustments, bonuses, commissions, retro pay, and special payroll runs as needed. • Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions, providing clear, empathetic, and timely support. • Explain payroll, deductions, and tax-related topics in an accessible and approachable way. • Handle sensitive payroll matters with the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism. • Maintain deep knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations to ensure full compliance. • Monitor and apply changes in labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll best practices. • Support audits, reporting, and internal controls related to payroll and compliance. • Partner closely with People Ops and Finance to ensure seamless integration between payroll, benefits administration, and HR systems. • Manage payroll-related benefits deductions and contributions, including health benefits, retirement plans, and leave programs. • Ensure accurate data flow across systems such as UKG Pro, BambooHR, and other payroll or HR platforms. • Manage the payroll components of onboarding, including setting up new hires, tax elections, and direct deposits. • Process final payroll and offboarding transactions with care, accuracy, and timeliness. • Continuously evaluate payroll processes and workflows to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and improved employee experience. • Contribute to documentation, training, and system enhancements that elevate payroll operations across the organization.