Payroll Operations Specialist

📋 Description

• Register employers with state/local payroll tax agencies and manage accounts.
• Research state compliance requirements; coordinate with agencies to resolve issues.
• Process and maintain foreign qualifications, including filings, renewals, withdrawals, and vendor coordination.
• Review tax notices; respond to unemployment claims; manage compliance requests.
• Coordinate client services: California Statement of Information filings, agency payment research, and check processing.
• Maintain accurate documentation, update internal systems, identify opportunities to improve operational processes through automation and scalable workflows.

🎯 Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent written communication and customer service.
• Comfortable researching regulations and government agency websites.
• Independent worker who collaborates across cross functional teams.
• 2-3 years in payroll operations or related regulatory work preferred.

🎁 Benefits

• Equity (stock options) and a full benefits package.
• Mercury is an equal employment opportunity employer; accommodations available.