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Payroll Analyst

Perplexity AI · San Francisco · Remote (United States)

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Applied AIremoteMid-level$90k–$125k
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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
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