About this role
Managing daily payroll processing, reviewing termination checks, and preparing month-end close entries form the core of the US Payroll Manager responsibilities at Harvey. The team operates within a fast-paced environment, focusing on scaling infrastructure to support rapid company growth while maintaining strict compliance across federal, state, and local regulations. Collaboration with People Operations is essential for managing benefit programs, handling Workday enhancements, and conducting quarterly tax reconciliations.
Harvey develops an enterprise-grade platform combining frontier agentic AI to transform professional and legal services. The role exists to oversee domestic payroll operations and ensure accurate financial records during a period of significant scaling. Ideal candidates bring extensive payroll management experience in high-growth settings, demonstrate sharp attention to detail, and possess strong communication abilities to handle sensitive data with complete confidentiality.
What you will do
- Process payroll accurately and on time for all employees while maintaining adherence to local, state, and federal laws.
- Review and approve all termination checks efficiently.
- Partner with People Operations to administer employee benefits programs such as retirement plans and insurance.
- Act as the primary contact for Workday enhancements and related HRIS operations.
- Prepare comprehensive records for internal and external audits to safeguard data integrity and confidentiality.
- Handle month-end close responsibilities associated with payroll entries and lead the annual 401k audit.
- Execute quarterly Form 941 filings and perform state tax reconciliations.
What you need
- Bring at least six years of professional payroll experience, including a minimum of two years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
- Hold a bachelor degree in business or a related field.
- Demonstrate prior experience implementing or operating within a Workday HRIS environment.
- Possess solid knowledge of payroll accounting, tax regulations, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets.
- Exhibit excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with high professional standards.
Nice to have
- CPP credential
Benefits
- Offers Equity
- Offers Bonus
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this role?
The compensation ranges from $116,000 to $174,000 USD depending on location, alongside offered equity and bonuses.
Where is the position located?
The job is based in San Francisco.
What HRIS platform does the team use?
The team operates within a Workday HRIS environment, and this person will serve as a primary point of contact for Workday enhancements.