About this role
Harvey is transforming how legal and professional services operate by combining frontier agentic AI, an enterprise-grade platform, and deep domain expertise to reshape critical knowledge work. The US Payroll Manager will join a rapidly scaling organization to help manage and scale US payroll operations amidst tremendous company growth. The person in this role will handle day-to-day operational execution while simultaneously building systems for future expansion, collaborating closely with People Operations and maintaining strict data security. Ideal candidates thrive in high-growth startup environments, possess strong attention to detail, and bring solid experience operating within Workday HRIS frameworks.
What you will do
- Process payroll accurately and on time for all employees while ensuring strict compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
- Partner closely with the People Operations team to administer the payroll components of employee benefit programs like health insurance and retirement plans.
- Act as the main point of contact for handling Workday enhancements and maintaining pristine employee data records.
- Prepare meticulous records for internal and external audits while executing month-end close tasks related to payroll entries.
- Manage quarterly Form 941 filings, state tax reconciliations, and lead the annual 401k audit process.
What you need
- Bring six or more years of dedicated payroll experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in business or a related field of study.
- Demonstrate hands-on experience implementing or operating inside a Workday HRIS environment along with payroll accounting and tax knowledge.
- Possess intermediate proficiency using spreadsheet tools such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills, a high degree of professionalism for handling sensitive information, and strong organizational abilities.
Nice to have
- CPP credential is highly preferred
Benefits
- Offers Equity
- Offers Bonus
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the compensation range for this position?
The salary range for this role is between $116,000 and $174,000, and the compensation package also includes offers for equity and a bonus.
Where is this job located?
This position is listed as a remote role.
What system experience is required for this role?
Candidates need experience implementing or operating within a Workday HRIS environment, alongside intermediate knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets.