Payroll Operations Specialist

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🌐 United States, Canada – Remote

🇺🇸 United States – Remote 🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

🏄 California, New York, +1 more states – Remote

🏄 California – Remote 🗽 New York – Remote 🌲 Oregon – Remote

💵 $77k - $86.6k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

⚙️ Operations

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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📋 Description

• Own end-to-end workflows across state registrations, employer account maintenance, workers’ compensation, Foreign Qualification (FQAL), Registered Agent Administration (RAA), Statements of Information (SOI), and related requirements • Research state and local requirements and determine steps for employer accounts, business registrations, and coverage • Work with government agencies, insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party partners to establish accounts, obtain information, and resolve issues • Manage account, registration, and policy lifecycle changes, including registrations, updates, state additions, renewals, audits, transfers, and closures • Investigate and resolve registration, account access, policy, coverage, and other operational issues • Maintain accurate customer records, credentials, documentation, deadlines, and status tracking • Communicate requirements, blockers, timelines, and next steps to customers and internal partners • Identify recurring issues and improve processes, documentation, controls, and automation • Manage a high-volume workload while prioritizing time-sensitive and high-risk work • Support other Payroll Operations initiatives and duties as business and team needs evolve

🎯 Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in payroll operations, state or business registrations, workers’ compensation, insurance operations, compliance operations, or a related field • Strong ownership and ability to manage work from intake through resolution with limited oversight • Strong research and problem-solving skills, including navigating unfamiliar state requirements, agency websites, and carrier systems • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and workflows • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach • Comfortable working directly with government agencies, carriers, vendors, and cross-functional partners • Curiosity and willingness to develop deep subject-matter expertise • Experience with multi-state employer or business registrations and account maintenance • Experience with workers’ compensation policy administration, renewals, audits, or carrier relationships • Experience with FQAL, RAA, SOI, or other business compliance filings • Experience in payroll, fintech, PEO, benefits, insurance, or another high-growth operational environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Equity (stock options/RSUs) • Benefits • Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs

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