Payroll Specialist

HomeLight is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support end-to-end payroll operations across multiple entities, maintaining payroll data integrity, supporting audits, and improving payroll efficiency in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. employees, including wages, taxes, benefits, and garnishments
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations, FLSA, and state-specific labor laws
• Manage payroll for St. Lucia–based employees, including PAYE, NIC, and statutory deductions
• Manage payments and compliance for international contractors
• Process terminations, final paychecks, incentives, gifts, and off-cycle payroll adjustments
• Track leaves of absence to ensure accurate classification and pay treatment
• Set up and manage employee garnishments and loans
• Maintain employee and organizational data; review and approve employee-initiated changes
• Monitor and respond to payroll-related inquiries
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations; identify and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure accurate year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s, and international equivalents)
• Partner with HR and Finance on onboarding, offboarding, and payroll-related matters
• Lead annual 401(k) audits and support payroll-related audits
• Work with payroll systems to automate processes, troubleshoot issues, and support scalable operations
• Monitor payroll tax law changes and review regulatory filings to mitigate compliance risk
• Document and update payroll processes and procedures

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Other benefits not specified