• Prepare and support end-to-end payroll cycles by validating inputs (timesheets, compensation changes, leaves, bonuses, commissions, reimbursements) and maintaining payroll files and trackers • Audit employee data across payroll and HR systems to ensure accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain clean, consistent records • Partner closely with the Payroll Lead, People Ops, Finance, and managers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll-impacting issues • Review and maintain accurate payroll setup for new hires, terminations, severance, bonuses, and other employee lifecycle changes • Process, validate, and document commissions, bonuses, and other one-off or special payments for audit and reporting purposes • Support payroll audits, compliance activities, and ongoing process improvements • Assist with tax and benefits administration, including state tax account access, compliance trackers, 401(k) contribution audits, and benefits cost reconciliation • Support month-end close activities, including payroll vendor reporting and invoice reconciliation • Monitor and route payroll, tax, and benefits-related correspondence