- Company: Robinhood
- Location: Chicago, IL; Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: $78,000 – $118,000 (varies by location zone)
About the role
Robinhood is building a world-class global payroll ecosystem and is looking for a Senior Payroll Tax Specialist to join the team. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Global Payroll and serve as the primary subject matter expert for payroll tax operations. This position is based in Chicago, IL, Menlo Park, CA, or New York, NY, with in-person attendance expected at least three days per week.
Responsibilities
- Own withholding tax configuration in Workday, including setup, mapping, and maintenance of state, local, and international tax tables.
- Run payroll tax processing and reporting across weekly, bi-weekly, and international payroll cycles, including support for M&A transitions.
- Verify accuracy through parallel reconciliations and reconcile payroll tax liabilities weekly across US, Canadian, and global entities.
- Resolve legacy tax discrepancies and historical imbalances, including GL payroll clearing account variances and escheatment requirements.
- Lead quarter-end and year-end execution, including W-2s, T4s, and global equivalents, plus corrections and amended returns.
- Prepare for payroll tax audits with the IRS, CRA, HMRC, and state and local authorities.
- Manage agency notices, new tax account setups, and act as the point of contact for third-party providers.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive, hands-on payroll tax experience across US and Canadian payroll, with international experience a plus.
- Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining payroll tax rules in an enterprise ERP (Workday Payroll preferred) and working with third-party tax filing providers such as ADP SmartCompliance.
- Solid understanding of payroll tax reconciliation, including liability reconciliation, quarter-end and year-end filings, and corrections and amendments.
- Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliations, plus comfort using AI tools to streamline reconciliations and filings.
- An analytical approach to untangling ambiguous tax scenarios with limited guidance.
- Experience holding vendors accountable and collaborating across Engineering, Finance, and Tax teams.
- Bonus: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Pay and benefits
- Base pay ranges: $100,000 – $118,000 (Zone 1: Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC); $88,000 – $104,000 (Zone 2: Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL); $78,000 – $92,000 (Zone 3: Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL).
- Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
- 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
- Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund for eligible US employees.
- Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building.
- Lifestyle wallet for wellness, learning, and more.
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more.
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
How to apply
Apply directly on Robinhood’s own careers website. Omadaily never charges job seekers.
