Payroll Operations Specialist
Mercury · San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, or Remote within Canada or United States
Posted 20 days ago · $85,500 - $96,200
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days Mercury's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 2% of Mercury's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Mercury
- high 26 stale, 1 reposted of 60 open
- Hiring momentum
- 92 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Mercury's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Mercury.
About this role
The Payroll Operations Specialist will manage payroll tax registrations and compliance-related services while collaborating with various teams and external partners. Daily tasks include handling agency accounts, researching state compliance requirements, processing foreign qualifications, and managing tax notices and unemployment claims. The role emphasizes strong organizational skills and the ability to improve operational processes through automation.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Mercury as an employer.
What you need
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable researching regulations and navigating government agency websites
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams
- 2–3 years of experience in payroll operations, payroll tax registrations, compliance, Secretary of State filings, or other regulatory or administrative operations
What you get
- Base salary
- Equity (stock options)
- Competitive salary and equity ranges
- Diversity and belonging initiatives
- Equal Employment Opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Worth weighing
- Salary ranges provided are location-dependent and may vary significantly based on geographic location
- Role involves navigating complex regulatory environments which may require continuous learning and adaptation
- Emphasis on process improvements and automation may require a proactive mindset
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Listed by Mercury on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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