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.

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