Senior Payroll Specialist
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
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How old is it?
Posted 9d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-10-23). Last seen at its source 6h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 24 Oct 2026 (9 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 6 hours ago.
Is it remote?
United States (Remote)
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Who may apply?
United States
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Pay
$132k–178k/yr
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Carried by 1 source
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Ashby employer's own board first seen 9d ago · last seen 6h ago
The listing
About LiveKit
LiveKit is building the infrastructure layer for the voice-driven era of computing. Our platform gives developers everything they need to build, test, deploy, scale, and observe agents in production. Founded in 2021, LiveKit powers voice AI applications for OpenAI, xAI, Salesforce, Coursera, Spotify, and thousands of others, collectively facilitating billions of calls each year.
About You
LiveKit's team is growing fast, in the US and around the world, and Finance is taking over payroll. You'll be the person who makes it run: every employee, every state, every country, every filing.
Most senior payroll roles hand you a well-oiled machine and ask you not to break it. This one asks you to build it. You'll own US and international payroll, set up the calendar and controls, assist with month end close, and be the internal expert on anything that touches a paycheck.
You'll thrive as the Senior Payroll Specialist if you:
are obsessive about tying out numbers to the penny
are known as the go-to person for tackling tough problems
work hard and can build and ship fast
are focused on polish, detail and quality
are a fast learner, frequently picking up new tips, tricks, and skills
The best way to impress us is with thoughtful ways you'd implement LiveKit, and potentially tinkering with it 😊
What You'll Do
As a Senior Payroll Specialist at LiveKit, you will:
Run US and international payroll end to end, from collecting inputs to final reconciliation
Own all associated payroll tax filings, domestic and international, and keep us compliant and on time
Manage our PEO and EOR relationships, and know where their responsibility ends and yours begins
Reconcile payroll to the general ledger each cycle and support month-end close
Build and maintain our payroll calendar, processes, and documentation as payroll moves into Finance
Partner with People/Talent and accounting on new hires, changes, terminations, and month-end reconciliation
Support equity administration in Carta and equity reporting for the board
Be the go-to contact for payroll questions internally and for auditor requests externally
Who You Are
Hands-on experience running both US and international payroll, including Canada and/or the EU
Experience managing payroll tax filings directly, not just handing them off to a provider
Experience with multi-state US payroll for a remote, distributed team
Strong experience working within PEO and/or EOR structures
Familiarity with startup-focused platforms such as Rippling, Deel, Remote, or similar
Comfort working independently as the subject-matter expert, juggling many moving pieces and flagging tax, legal, and compliance risk before it becomes a problem
Nice to Have
CPP, FPC, or a similar payroll certification
Experience moving payroll in-house, switching providers, or migrating an HRIS
Experience with equity administration in Carta
Experience at a fast-growing company with a distributed, international team
You've personally caught a payroll error before anyone else did, and you still think about it fondly
Our Commitment to You
An opportunity to build something truly impactful to the world
Contribute to open source alongside world-class engineers
Competitive salary and equity package
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible vacation policy
LiveKit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@livekit.io.