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Duolingo Payroll Manager in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Payroll Manager
Pittsburgh, PA
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Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we’ve got more left to do — and that’s where you come in!
Duolingo is the world's most popular learning app. Beyond our core learning product, we also offer English proficiency testing with the Duolingo English Test, and are bringing new subjects into the Duolingo app, where people can develop their Math and Music skills.
We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer meaningful work, limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds. Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!
As Payroll Manager you will own the execution of payroll processes at Duolingo, including semi-monthly, multi-state payrolls as well as ad hoc payrolls. As our payroll system expert, you will work cross-functionally with other People functions (including equity, compensation, and benefits) as well as Finance and Accounting to ensure timely, compliant, and accurate payroll processing. You’ll also be the go-to person for employee questions about payroll.
You Will...
Run Duolingo’s multi-state payroll process and systems, processing our regular and special pay runs in a timely and zero-defect manner and ensuring that our payroll system has accurate employee address, salary, tax, and benefit information
Become the go-to internal authority on the ins and outs of our payroll system
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll issues, coordinating with all relevant collaborators and owning communication around issues and resolutions
Be the liaison on all payroll matters for Duolingo employees and manage the relationship with Duolingo’s payroll vendor
Partner regularly with our Finance and Accounting teams to maintain accurate records and reporting, and perform regular auditing according to internal controls
Guarantee compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and standard practices
Apply an attitude of “striving for excellence” and “we haven’t won yet” to the payroll function as we grow as a company to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available
You Have...
Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes for a multi-state organization
Strong organizational and project management skills and ability to deliver quickly with accuracy
Outstanding attention to detail and process so as to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Humility and self-awareness, demonstrating a deep understanding of the confidentiality and integrity that comes with running compensation and other demographic data of employees
Ability to build relationships and collaborate across People Ops, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and more
Prior experience to thrive in a fast-paced, hyper-growth organization
A strong desire to help others
Requirements:
Ability to work in or relocate to Pittsburgh, PA.
Minimum of an associate’s degree and 4 years in payroll processing for a multi-state and global company
Proficiency in multiple payroll, HRIS, and financial systems
Preferred Workday HCM/Payroll experience
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
Exceptional Candidates Will Have...
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
Workday Certified Payroll Expert certification
Experience implementing relevant systems and processes to serve a fast-growing start-up environment
Experience bringing organization to teams and streamlining processes within organizations
An impressive Duolingo streak!
We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here (https://careers.duolingo.com/#benefits) .
Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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We post a multi-level salary range for all of our roles.
This is not inclusive of the rest of our awesome portfolio that includes equity compensation and world-class benefits. Our salary ranges are the same for all US locations. Your recruiter can share more details about the range for a specific level during the hiring process. The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, and internal equity.
Salary Range:
$76,500 - $151,800 USD