Own accurate, timely, and compliant payroll for employees in the US, UK, and Canada while partnering with People Ops, Finance, and Accounting.
Posted by employer 6 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 5 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Manage payroll for employees in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada
- Maintain compliance with payroll regulations
- Manage employee payroll inquiries
- Prepare payroll, tax, and benefits-related reports
- Streamline payroll administration processes
Must have
- 3+ years of payroll expertise
- Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations
- Working knowledge of UK and Canadian payroll requirements
- Experience with Rippling
AI in the day-to-day
Peregrine's AI-enabled platform turns siloed and disconnected data into operational intelligence.
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Payroll Specialist at Peregrine is responsible for managing payroll processes for employees across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, ensuring accuracy and compliance with various regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll systems, particularly with Rippling, and the ability to navigate complex tax withholdings and deductions. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of payroll experience and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies and improving workflows. Peregrine's growth trajectory emphasizes the need for scalable payroll solutions, making this position critical to the company's operational efficiency.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 5 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 21, 2026. Last confirmed on Peregrine's careers page October 25, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,600).
- Starts above 45% of 1361 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 182 companies).
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Peregrine lists $105,000–$135,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Payroll Specialist role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Peregrine targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Payroll Specialist role at Peregrine.
From the original posting
Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors, Peregrine helps public safety organizations, state and local and governments, federal agencies, and private-sector institutions address society’s challenges with unprecedented speed and accuracy. Our AI-enabled platform turns siloed and disconnected data into operational intelligence — instantly surfacing mission-critical information to empower better, faster decisions that improve outcomes at every touchpoint. Today Peregrine supports hundreds of customers across 30+ states and two countries, serving more than 125 million people — and we’re amplifying our impact as we expand into the enterprise and internationally.
Peregrine is looking for a Payroll Specialist to own accurate, timely, and compliant payroll for employees in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. You will partner closely with People Ops, Finance, and Accounting, and help build scalable payroll processes as Peregrine continues to grow domestically and internationally.
The Role
What You'll Do
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing by managing payroll for employees in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, including payroll calculations, tax withholdings, deductions, and direct deposits. Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain compliance with domestic and international payroll regulations by staying current on federal, state, local, and international payroll requirements, ensuring accurate tax filings, statutory deductions, and reporting.
- Manage employee payroll inquiries by providing timely and accurate support on payroll, deductions, tax withholdings, and related questions.
- Oversee payroll reporting by preparing payroll, tax, and benefits-related reports for People Ops, Finance, and leadership. Partner with Accounting on payroll reconciliations and audits.
- Streamline payroll administration processes by identifying opportunities to improve workflows, automate manual tasks, and increase efficiency as Peregrine continues to scale domestically and internationally.
- Support payroll and tax audits by maintaining accurate, complete, and audit-ready records, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
What We Look For
- 3+ years of payroll expertise: Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations and working knowledge of UK and Canadian payroll requirements, including statutory deductions and tax reporting**. Experience with Rippling is required.**
- Maintain accuracy across payroll calculations, reporting, tax filings, and employee records.
- Proactively identify and resolve payroll issues while adapting to changing regulations and business needs.
- Effectively manage payroll schedules, reporting deadlines, and competing priorities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Provide clear, timely, and professional guidance to employees on payroll-related questions and concerns.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, streamline processes, and strengthen operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with U.S., UK, and Canadian payroll regulations, maintain accurate records, and proactively address potential risks.
Salary Range: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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