Payroll Specialist - US

What You Will Do Daily:

• This individual will be responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll for up to 300 employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborate heavily with HR and Finance teams, ensuring seamless communication and accurate processing of employee compensation, benefit deductions, 401(k) pension, and other compensation details.
• This role may need to be available to address urgent payroll issues outside of regular payroll processing cycles and work hours, ensuring any discrepancies are resolved promptly.

The Experience You Will Need:

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll processing experience, ideally in a US-based tech company with 300+ employees.
• Deep understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing complex payroll for diverse compensation structures, including commission, bonuses, and benefits deductions.
• Strong proficiency with payroll software 
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain an error-free payroll process.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR and Finance teams.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, meeting deadlines.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is highly desirable.

Why You Will Love It Here:

• Our culture and mission set us apart. We have a dynamic work culture that values respect and kindness and embraces the right to fail (and get right back up again!). 
• Great people make a great company. We value people skills as much as technical skills and strive to keep things friendly while still being passionate leaders in our domains. 
• We have a flexible work policy that includes 3 days in-office and 2 days work-from-home each week for those located near our office locations; some locations such as Dubai, India, Japan and Australia operate fully remotely.
• We have a growth mindset. We love learning and believe continuous education is critical to our success. In an ever-changing industry, new skills are necessary, and we're happy to help our team acquire them.
• As the leader in our field, our products and services are as strong as our internal team members.
• We embrace transparency with regular meetings, cascading messages and updates on the growth and success of our organization.

Benefits of Working With Sonar:

• Flexible comprehensive employee benefit package that is 90% paid by the company.
• We encourage usage of our robust time-off allocations.
• We offer an exciting 401(k) plan that has a 4% match, fully vested on day one of participation.
• Generous discretionary Company Growth Bonus, paid annually.  
• Fully paid parking in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas.
• Global workforce with employees in 20+ countries representing 35+ unique nationalities.
• We have an annual kick-off somewhere in the world where we meet to build relationships and goals for the company.