Squarespace is hiring a Payroll & Compliance Specialist to join our growing Finance team. You perform in high-growth, cross-regional environments where autonomy & pace are fundamental & take ownership of complex payroll processes. You will be a subject-matter expert & collaborate with People Operations, Legal, & Accounting teams to ensure accurate & timely payroll for more than 1,800 employees across the US, Ireland, Australia, the UK, Portugal, & the Netherlands.

You exemplify ownership in recognising & addressing problems, streamlining processes, & identifying ways to improve payroll accuracy, compliance, & efficiency. Your work will be critical to supporting a reliable & scalable global payroll function. You will report to the Head of Global Payroll & Compliance & report out of our Dublin office.

You'll Get To

• Lead the end-to-end management of semi-monthly & monthly payrolls across multiple countries, ensuring timely, accurate, & compliant execution.
• Format & manage Excel & Google Sheets templates for payroll data imports across multiple platforms
• Audit & verify accuracy of payroll using checklists & reconciliations & resolve discrepancies before final submission
• Manage off-cycle & special payments, including bonuses, equity, retroactive pay, garnishments, & statutory deductions
• Oversee quarter-end & year-end payroll audits & processing for both U.S. & international payrolls
• Reconcile quarterly & annual reports to ensure compensation data is correctly recorded
• Maintain & audit employee records in Workday & payroll systems in collaboration with People & Finance teams
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries through the ticketing system with accuracy, professionalism, & a commitment to confidentiality
• Support 401(k) audits, payroll funding, & reconciliations
• Create payroll & benefit related journal entries & import into NetSuite; assist with month-end close & GL reconciliations
• Lead & contribute to payroll process improvements, automation projects, & system enhancements
• Support compliance audits & documentation for payroll-related processes

Who We're Looking For

• 46 years of end-to-end payroll experience in a global, multi-state company
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. payroll law, tax compliance, & statutory requirements; experience with global payroll (especially Ireland & Australia)
• Experience with ADP WorkforceNow (U.S.) & Cloudpay (global)
• Proficient in NetSuite & journal entry creation
• Experience with Workday HCM for timekeeping & reporting
• Intermediate to advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, & large dataset management
• Experience managing confidential information responsibly
• You proactively manage your responsibilities & move work forward, while staying aligned with cross-functional partners
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you, your spouse or partner & your dependent children including medical, dental, & vision
• Life & Income Protection
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Pension benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 26 weeks paid maternity leave & 12 weeks paid paternity leave
• 2 weeks paid family care leave
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Free lunch & snacks
• Close proximity to cultural landmarks such as Dublin Castle & St. Patrick's Cathedral

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, & coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, & Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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