Senior Payroll Specialist | Finance

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. BETA is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee multi-state payroll operations in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex multi-state payrolls, processing equity compensation transactions, leveraging HRIS technology, and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality. How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation **How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:** #### Payroll Operations - Manage all aspects of multi-state payroll processing, including payroll calculations, deductions, adjustments, hours worked, and benefit deductions, ensuring accuracy and compliance - Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls, maintaining comprehensive payroll records in systems and managing all updates - Process and reconcile equity-related payroll transactions, including RSUs, PSUs, stock option exercises, and other equity compensation events, ensuring accurate taxation, reporting, and compliance. - Administer and monitor time tracking throughout the company - Support month, quarter, and year-end payroll processes and reporting #### Compliance & Tax Management - Stay current with multi-state payroll tax laws and regulations, processing payroll taxes accurately and on time - Handle tax filings and reporting requirements across multiple states - Maintain solid understanding of employment law, HR compliance, payroll law, and local, state, and federal regulations - Support regulatory compliance and reporting for payroll, benefits, leaves, and workers compensation - Prepare and audit payroll processes for maximum accuracy #### Systems & Reporting - Utilize and optimize HRIS systems such as Paylocity, or similar platforms - Generate regular and ad-hoc reports from HRIS systems - Analyze payroll data for accuracy and compliance, providing insights and recommendations based on data analysis - Support HRIS implementation, configuration, and testing including modules, workflows, and user access permissions #### Process Improvement & Strategy - Identify opportunities for process improvements in payroll systems and procedures - Streamline procedures and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy - Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements - Support development and administration of various payroll plans and procedures #### Collaboration & Support - Reconcile payroll accounts, investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll data - Address employee inquiries and provide support to the payroll and finance team - Build strong relationships with internal and external teams through great communication - Provide guidance and mentoring to junior payroll team members - Work closely with cross-functional teams using good judgment and discretion **Minimum Qualifications:** #### Education & Certification - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field highly preferred - Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred #### Experience - Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in payroll processing and administration - Proven experience with multi-state payroll, taxes, and reporting - Experience with HRIS systems such as Paylocity, or similar platforms - Experience processing equity compensation transactions through payroll, including Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Performance Stock Units (PSUs), stock options, and employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs). - Strong understanding of the p…