Payroll Manager

Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. With millions of users worldwide and over 500,000 business users, Replit is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation.

About the Role

Replit is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our Finance team during an exciting period of growth for the organization. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations for our rapidly growing workforce across multiple jurisdictions. You'll ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with tax regulations and employment laws. This position is critical to supporting our employees and scaling our payroll infrastructure as we transition from a high-growth startup to a public company.

What You'll Do

• Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll for employees across multiple states and countries

• Maintain payroll systems and ensure data integrity across HRIS, payroll, and accounting systems

• Manage payroll tax compliance including federal, state, and local tax filings, year-end W-2 preparation, and multi-state registration requirements

• Partner with HR on employee lifecycle events including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, and compensation changes

• Reconcile payroll accounts, prepare journal entries, and ensure proper GL coding for month-end close

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and equity compensation with professionalism and confidentiality

• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and implement best practices as we scale

• Stay current on payroll tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and reporting requirements across all jurisdictions

• Lead payroll system upgrades, automations, or migrations as needed.

Who You Are

Required:

• 5+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience, preferably in a high-growth technology company

• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll tax compliance, wage and hour laws, and garnishment processing

• Experience with payroll systems (Rippling, ADP, or similar), ERP systems (Netsuite, Campfire, or similar) and HRIS platforms

• Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of error-free payroll processing

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex payroll and tax concepts clearly

• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential employee information

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field.

Preferred:

• Experience with international payroll or working with global payroll vendors/EOR providers

Knowledge of equity plan administration platforms (Carta, Shareworks, etc.)

This is a full-time role that can be held from our Foster City, CA office. The role has an in-office requirement of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:

💰 Competitive Salary & Equity

💹 401(k) Program

⚕️ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

🩼 Short Term and Long Term Disability

🚼 Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave

🚗 Commuter Benefits

📱 Monthly Wellness Stipend

🧑‍💻 Autonoumous Work Environement

🖥 In Office Set-Up Reimbursement

🏝 Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays

🚀 Quarterly Team Gatherings

☕ In Office Amenities

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To achieve our mission of making programming more accessible around the world, we need our team to be representative of the world. We welcome your unique perspective and experiences in shaping this product. We encourage people from all kinds of backgrounds to apply, including and especially candidates from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.