Join Factory as a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations for US and international employees in a fast-growing environment.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Run full-cycle payroll for US and international employees
- Process commissions, draws, bonuses, and variable pay
- Manage payroll tax registrations and filings
- Administer 401(k) contributions and benefits deductions
- Build processes and documentation for payroll scalability
Must have
- 5+ years of payroll experience
- Hands-on experience with payroll platforms like Rippling, Workday, or ADP
- Strong knowledge of US payroll tax
- Experience processing commissions and bonuses
- Experience with international payroll and EOR providers
Nice to have
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification
- Experience with Rippling payroll
- Experience building out payroll at a company that grew quickly
- Experience using AI tools to automate payroll workflows
- Experience with SOX or IPO readiness
Practical constraints
- This role will be onsite 5 days a week
AI in the day-to-day
Use AI and automation to cut down manual work in reconciliations and reporting
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Payroll Specialist at Factory is responsible for managing the entire payroll process for both US and international employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments while developing scalable systems and controls. Key skills include hands-on experience with payroll platforms and a strong understanding of US payroll tax regulations, along with the ability to handle complex compensation structures. This role is ideal for someone with over five years of payroll experience in a fast-paced environment, particularly in a growing startup setting.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 6, 2026. Last confirmed on Factory's careers page November 6, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Payroll Specialist role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Payroll Specialist role.
- Where is the role based?
- Factory is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Factory targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Payroll Specialist role at Factory.
From the original posting
About Factory
About the Role
Factory is growing quickly, and we're looking for a Payroll Specialist to own payroll operations end to end and be a key member of our finance and accounting team.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership: keeping employees and contractors paid accurately, compliantly, and on time wherever we operate, while building the systems, controls, and documentation that help payroll keep pace as we grow. You will work closely with Finance, People, and leadership, with room to set the function up the right way.
What you will do and achieve
Run full-cycle payroll for our US and international employees, including multi-state payroll
Process commissions, draws, bonuses, equity vesting, severance, and other variable pay with the right tax withholding
Handle compensation changes, new hires, terminations, and off-cycle payments
Manage payroll tax registrations, deposits, filings, and notices at the federal, state, and local level, and work with our providers on international payroll tax
Manage our international payroll and EOR providers, and set up payroll when we start hiring in a new country
Administer 401(k) contributions, benefits deductions, garnishments, and contractor payments
Work with Accounting on payroll journal entries, accruals, and month-end close, and handle quarter-end and year-end work, including W-2s
Build the processes, controls, and documentation that let payroll scale as we grow
Work with People, Finance, Tax, and Legal to keep employee data accurate and answer payroll questions
Use AI and automation to cut down manual work in reconciliations and reporting
Qualifications
5+ years of payroll experience, including running multi-state US payroll at a fast-growing company
Hands-on experience with payroll platforms like Rippling, Workday, or ADP
Strong knowledge of US payroll tax, including federal, state, and local withholding, filings, and year-end reporting
Experience processing commissions, bonuses, and equity compensation (RSUs, ISOs, NSOs)
Experience with international payroll and EOR providers
Strong attention to detail and good judgment with confidential information
Comfortable at a fast-moving startup where you build processes as you go
Clear communicator who works well with Finance, People, Tax, and Legal
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Nice to have
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification
Experience with Rippling payroll
Experience building out payroll at a company that grew quickly
Experience using AI tools to automate payroll or finance workflows
Experience with SOX, IPO readiness, or setting up financial controls
Location: This role will be onsite 5 days a week in San Francisco
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