Payroll Manager

About the Role

ID.me is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to own end-to-end payroll operations for our growing, multi-state workforce. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while partnering closely with People Ops, Finance, and Legal to support company growth. The ideal candidate combines deep technical payroll expertise with a strong compliance mindset and the ability to improve processes as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the end-to-end payroll cycle for all U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple states

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws (FLSA), and multi-state employment requirements

Process garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and equity-related payroll events

Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and partner with Accounting on month-end close, accruals, and payroll-related journal entries

Manage relationships with payroll providers, tax agencies, and benefits vendors; serve as primary point of contact for payroll system administration

Administer and audit benefits deductions, 401(k) contributions, and other pre/post-tax deductions in coordination with People Ops

Manage quarterly and annual payroll tax filings and support year-end payroll processes

Maintain internal controls and support internal/external payroll audits

Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities as headcount grows

Respond to employee payroll inquiries with a high level of service and confidentiality

Stay current on evolving payroll compliance requirements, including multi-state nexus and remote-work tax implications

Support ad hoc reporting and analysis for Finance, HR, and executive leadership

Required Qualifications

5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 2 years in a payroll management or lead role

Hands-on experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll for a company of 300+ employees

Strong working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll accounting principles

Experience with a major payroll/HRIS platform

Experience processing equity compensation (RSUs and stock options) in payroll

High attention to detail and strong ownership of accuracy and deadlines

Excellent communication skills and discretion when handling sensitive employee data

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant professional certification in payroll management, such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)

Experience in a high-growth technology or SaaS company

Experience with SOX compliance and payroll internal controls

Familiarity with international and contractor payroll

The annual base salary listed does not include a company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity and benefits which will be determined based on experience, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location and role.

ID.me offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts (medical, limited purpose, dependent care, commuter benefit accounts), basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, ability to participate in unlimited paid time off subject to the terms and conditions of the PTO policy, including 8 company wide holidays, short and long-term disability insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, referral bonus policy, employee assistance program, pet insurance, travel assistant program, wellbeing and childcare discounts, benefit advocates, and a learning and development benefit.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on qualifications, professional experiences, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location, and other job related factors.

Mountain View, CA Pay Range

$129,507—$162,210 USD