Payroll Analyst
Perplexity AI · San Francisco · Remote (United States)
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Applied AIremoteMid-level$90k–$125k
At a glance
Highlights
- Own US multi-state payroll and support cycles across ~16 countries.
- Run monthly global contractor payroll and ensure on-time payments.
- Support equity payroll reporting for stock exercises and quarter-end.
What they offer
- Equity
- 401(k) with employer match
Ideal candidate
Detail-oriented payroll specialist with multi-state experience who thrives in fast-moving environments. Service-oriented problem-solver who brings structure, catches errors early, and cares about accurate, compliant pay.
Requirements
- 4+ years of hands-on payroll experience, ideally including multi-state US payroll
- Experience establishing and managing US state agency accounts (SUI, withholding) and troubleshooting agency mailings
- Strong working knowledge of California compliance: wage statements, meal/rest break premiums, final pay timing rules
- Hands-on experience with modern payroll/HRIS platform (Rippling preferred, Workday, ADP, Gusto or similar)
- Comfort with detailed reconciliation across benefits, 401(k) match, and payroll-to-GL tie-outs; strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
- Working knowledge of US payroll tax compliance (SUI, SIT, federal and state withholding)
- Familiarity with equity compensation payroll (RSU, NSO, ISO taxation) is a plus
- Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
- Clear communicator on payroll and benefits topics
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Lab profile
About Perplexity AI
Builds AI search answers and agentic Computer to turn knowledge into action.
What they build
- Perplexity AI answer engine
- Perplexity Computer agentic assistant
- Comet AI browser and desktop apps
Known for
- Agentic AI and agent capabilities
- Applied AI product engineering
- Cross-platform apps across web, mobile and desktop
- Multimodal AI and integrations
Key facts
- Founded in 2022
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
- Serves millions of users daily