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Overview Senior Payroll Specialist role at Lambda. You will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of U.S. and global payroll operations, including management of multi-state payroll and support for international employees via EORs such as Rippling and Remote. Base pay range $146,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr What You’ll Do Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for U.S. based employees across multiple locations Manage payroll operations with global EOR providers like Rippling and Remote to support international employees Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage, hour, and payroll laws and best practices Maintain and update employee payroll records, including tax information, direct deposit, and garnishments Process and submit employee equity transactions and ensure proper tax withholding Perform benefits reconciliation and ensure accurate deduction processing and enrollments Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to support compensation updates, bonuses, and benefit deductions Prepare and file payroll-related reports, including tax filings, W-2s, and year-end documentation Conduct audits and ensure payroll processes align with SOX compliance and company policy Manage time and attendance workflows, ensuring timely, accurate data collection Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies quickly and professionally Identify opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy Stay current on payroll-related laws, tax updates, and compliance requirements Assist with new state payroll tax registrations and ensure compliance with federal, state, local tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and company policies Resolve payroll employee service request cases in JIRA Engage in payroll projects and duties as needed You Have 3–4 years of experience managing end-to-end payroll, including multi-state and international payroll Proven background as a Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, or similar role Hands-on experience with salaried, salaried non-exempt, and hourly payroll Familiarity with equity processing, tax withholding and W-2 generation Strong knowledge of payroll compliance requirements Experience processing payroll for 300+ employees Excellent attention to detail, data accuracy, and handling of sensitive information Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment Nice to Have Experience working in a start-up or high-growth environment Familiarity with Rippling (or similar platforms like Workday, ADP, Gusto) Exposure to global payroll operations and EOR providers Prior experience with payroll-related audits and SOX compliance Salary Range Information The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description. About Lambda Founded in 2012, ~400 employees (2025) and growing fast We offer generous cash & equity compensation Investors include Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, and others Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees) Flexible Paid Time Off Plan Equal Opportunity Employer Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lambda

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