Payroll Specialist

Dscout is a flexible Experience Research Platform for capturing in-context insights from high-quality participants, bridging the gap between product teams and users. Leading brands like Sonos, Spotify, Duolingo and Best Buy use Dscout to test ideas, iterate quickly, collaborate, and build confidently. We are expanding our smart and driven team and would love for you to join us.

Ready to make an impact at a fast-growing company? We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role will focus primarily on processing and supporting payroll for our employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution, compliance with all applicable laws, and exceptional customer service to employees. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of end-to-end payroll processing, particularly when it comes to managing complex state requirements, tax compliance, and workers’ compensation. This is also someone who would be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about operational excellence and process improvement.

What You Will Do

• Process end-to-end semi-monthly payrolls, including but not limited to, timesheets, garnishments, benefits, taxes and variable payments, while ensuring compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations

• Process stock based compensation transactions

• Audit and maintain accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and deductions in a professional and timely manner

• Collaborate with People, Operations, Accounting, and Legal teams in the administration of payroll and on payroll-related matters including benefits, taxation, and year-end reporting

• Support month-end close, annual audits and other payroll-related projects, including year-end reporting preparation

• Support end-to-end processing of international payrolls across multiple countries in coordination with external payroll vendors

• Support Revenue Operations in the calculation, administration and payment of commissions

• Support the accounting operations team in the administration of scout incentive payments. 

• Identify and implement improvements in payroll systems and workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy

• Lead internal and external payroll and 401(k) audits

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with end-to-end payroll processing

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws

• Experience with data analysis and creating pivot tables and v-lookups in Excel and Google Sheets

• Experience with associated accounting entries related to payroll and commissions

• Experience with the calculation and administration of variable compensation plans for general employees and sales employees

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• A team mindset and eagerness to jump in wherever needed - no task is too small!

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or equivalent international certification

• Experience with Paycor, BambooHR, & Deel

• Experience with NetSuite

• Experience with Carta

Of course, what is outlined above is an ideal set of expectations, but things may shift based on business needs, and other projects and tasks could be added at the discretion of your manager.

About Dscout

Dscout is a team of passionate, empathetic, and curious professionals. As a recognized leader in the Forrester Wave, we’re at the cutting edge of experience research technology. The power of research drives us—how in-context insights from real people can build more enjoyable products and services. 

We prioritize learning, sharing, and building. We also deeply value being a diverse and inclusive team and company and look for team members who align with that belief. Join our dynamic team and help shape product roadmaps and business strategies for the world’s most loved brands.

It doesn't stop there. When you join the Dscout team, you will get:

* A strong and competitive compensation package with a built-in bonus and equity program.

* An incredible and progressive benefits package (for both you and your dependents) to support work/life balance, including flexible PTO, 16 company holidays, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, 401k match, and much more.

* An education stipend to support your growth & development and a remote work stipend.

* A company that is open and transparent with our team. You will know what is happening and why it matters.

Dscout is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate based on identity, including race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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