Payroll Specialist - NYC

We are Rokt, a hyper-growth ecommerce leader. We enable companies to unlock value by making each transaction relevant at the moment that matters most, when customers are buying. Together, Rokt's AI-based relevance Platform and scaled ecommerce network powers billions of transactions. In December 2022, Rokt’s valuation increased to $2.4 billion USD, allowing us to expand rapidly across 15 countries. 

At Rokt, we practice transparency in career paths and compensation. 

At Rokt, we believe in transparency, which is why we have a well-defined career ladder with transparent compensation and clear career paths based on competency and ability. Rokt’stars constantly strive to raise the bar, pushing the envelope of what is possible.

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist

Compensation: $99,000 - $109,000 salary, employee equity plan grant & world class benefits.

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Payroll Specialist to support our Global Payroll Manager in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple countries. The Payroll Specialist will assist in managing international payroll operations, maintaining compliance with local regulations, and providing exceptional service to our global employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll administration, excellent attention to detail, and experience in a multinational environment.

About the role: 

• Assist the Global Payroll Manager in processing payroll for employees across the globe.
• Coordinate with payroll vendors on timely payout to employees and statutory payments.
• Handle employee data and updates in our payroll system throughout the lifecycle of each employee
• Perform tasks associated with monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll reporting and taxation.
• Review of global business expenses for compliance with Company policy and processing of reimbursements
• Serve as the main point of contact for employee pay-related questions 
• Partner with the Accounting and People Ops teams to ensure alignment on employee data
• Partner with the Stocks team on equity matters including exercises, terminations, etc.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Proficiency in global payroll software and systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About Rokt’stars:

As a mission-driven, hyper-growth community of curious explorers, our ambition is to unlock the full potential in ecommerce and beyond. Our bias for action means we are not afraid to quickly venture into uncharted territories, take risks or challenge the status quo; in doing so we either win or learn. We work together as one aligned team never letting egos get in the way of brilliant ideas. We value diversity, transparency and smart humble people who enjoy building a disruptive business together. We pride ourselves on being a force for good as we make the world better. 

About The Benefits:

We leverage best-in-class technology and market-leading innovation in AI and ML, with all of that being underlined by building and maintaining a fantastic and inclusive culture where people can be their authentic selves, and offering a great list of perks and benefits to go with it:

• Accelerate your career. We offer roadmaps to leadership and an annual $5000 training allowance
• Become a shareholder. Every Rokt’star gets equity in the company
• Enjoy catered lunch every day and healthy snacks in the office. Plus join the gym on us! 
• Access generous retirement plans like a 4% dollar-for-dollar 401K matching plan and get fully funded premium health insurance for your entire family!
• Dog-friendly office
• Extra leave (bonus annual leave, sabbatical leave etc.) 
• Work with the greatest talent in town
• See the world! We have offices in New York, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and London

We believe we’re better together. We love spending time together and are in the office most days (teams are in the office 4 days per week). We also get that you need to balance your life and your commitments so you have the flexibility to manage your own hours and can spend up to a week of every quarter working from anywhere.

If this sounds like a role you’d enjoy, apply here and you’ll hear from our recruiting team.