Is the Payroll Specialist role remote?

It's hybrid — Zūm expects some on-site time in Redwood City, CA, United States.

Where is the role based?

Zūm is hiring for this position in Redwood City, CA, United States.

What seniority level is this role?

Zūm targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Payroll Specialist role at Zūm.

Payroll Specialist at Zūm

Joblaze summary

In the role of Payroll Specialist, the individual will manage daily payroll operations, ensuring that employee compensation is processed accurately and on time. Key skills include payroll execution, compliance knowledge, and data reconciliation, with a strong emphasis on maintaining data integrity and addressing payroll inquiries. This position is suited for someone with a solid background in payroll processing, ideally at a mid-level experience. Zūm operates in a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence three days a week, which reflects its commitment to collaboration.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on Zūm's careers page October 7, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Payroll Specialist role remote?: It's hybrid — Zūm expects some on-site time in Redwood City, CA, United States.
Where is the role based?: Zūm is hiring for this position in Redwood City, CA, United States.
What seniority level is this role?: Zūm targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Payroll Specialist role at Zūm.

From the original posting

About Zūm: Zūm is revolutionizing mass mobility with its Connected Mobility Experience (Zūm CMX™) system that connects and coordinates people, vehicles, and operations in real time. In the $50 billion student mobility market – the largest segment of the mass mobility industry – Zūm CMX is transforming a daily source of anxiety and disruption into a reliable, transparent, and efficient mobility experience for students and families. Today, more than 6,500 schools rely on Zūm CMX. Recognized globally for its innovative approach and operational execution, Zūm has been named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50 and Changemakers, the World Economic Forum, and the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies lists. Zūm is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, GIC, TPG, and Softbank. As a Payroll Specialist, you will support the day-to-day payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees. This role focuses on payroll execution, compliance, reconciliation, and reporting while partnering with internal teams to maintain data integrity and resolve payroll-related inquiries. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Payroll and does not include supervisory responsibilities. This is a hybrid position based out of our headquarters in Redwood City, CA. You will be required to be onsite 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). We will only consider candidates already located in the Bay Area.

Payroll Specialist

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