Senior Payroll Compliance Analyst – PEO

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Payroll Compliance Analyst – PEO in the United States.

This role sits at the intersection of payroll compliance, regulatory interpretation, and product enablement within a fast-scaling global payroll and HR platform. You will ensure that PEO-specific payroll operations remain fully compliant across evolving US federal and state regulations while helping translate complex legal requirements into scalable product and engineering solutions. Acting as a key bridge between Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Legal teams, you will shape how co-employment payroll obligations are implemented and maintained at scale. The environment is highly collaborative, data-driven, and fast-moving, with strong emphasis on accuracy, regulatory rigor, and operational excellence. You will play a critical role in ensuring payroll compliance integrity while supporting continuous product innovation. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex regulatory challenges in a technology-driven, global context.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will ensure end-to-end compliance for PEO payroll operations while enabling scalable product implementation of regulatory requirements across the US.

Monitor, interpret, and apply US federal and state PEO regulations, licensing requirements, and compliance frameworks to ensure ongoing product alignment and legal adherence.
Ensure accurate handling of co-employment payroll tax obligations, including FUTA/SUTA, multi-state employer registrations, and joint employer compliance considerations.
Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to translate regulatory requirements into clear technical specifications for payroll engine development and enhancements.
Identify and proactively communicate the compliance impact of evolving legislation across jurisdictions to cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, Product, and Operations.
Support audit readiness by maintaining documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory reviews, licensing renewals, and state examinations.
Develop and maintain compliance specifications for payroll reporting, integrations, and system requirements to ensure continuous regulatory adherence.
Collaborate with internal specialists to validate requirements, support testing, and ensure correct implementation of compliance-driven product updates.

Requirements

This role requires strong expertise in PEO compliance and the ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into structured, actionable product requirements within a technology environment.

4+ years of experience in PEO compliance with deep expertise in US federal and state PEO regulatory frameworks.
Strong understanding of co-employment models, payroll tax obligations, and related compliance structures (FUTA/SUTA, multi-state registrations, joint employer rules).
Proven ability to interpret complex PEO regulations and translate them into clear, actionable technical and product specifications.
Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Legal, or Compliance teams, ideally in a SaaS or technology-driven environment.
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to manage regulatory complexity with precision and accuracy.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain compliance requirements clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred: experience in payroll systems, HR tech, or global employment platforms.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with equity opportunities (role and location dependent)
Flexible remote-first work environment with optional coworking access
Additional perks and benefits tailored to employment status and geography
Stock grant eligibility depending on role and location
Inclusive, global work culture with strong focus on learning and development
Opportunity to work on high-impact, complex regulatory challenges at scale
Supportive environment with strong cross-functional collaboration and innovation focus

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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