Payroll Specialist
at Roku
Austin, United States
Teamwork makes the stream work.
Roku is changing how the world watches TV
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
About the role
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for executing payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery for US Payroll. This role requires strong technical payroll expertise, attention to compliance, and the ability to collaborate with PBPs, Payroll Analysts, and Finance partners. The Specialist plays a key role in resolving employee issues, maintaining data accuracy, and supporting continuous improvement. This position is based in Austin, TX, with an expectation to work onsite four (4) days per week.
What you’ll be doing
- Process biweekly payroll cycles including on-cycle, off-cycle, and equity-related transactions
- Validate and reconcile payroll outputs to ensure accuracy of compensation, taxes, deductions, and benefits
- Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax setup, earnings, and deductions
- Utilize Workday Payroll to run calculations, run reporting, troubleshoot errors, and support configuration updates
- Assist with ADP Smart compliance tax filings, agency notices, and payroll tax account maintenance
- Assist with year-end activities including W-2, W-2c, payroll tax adjustments, and audit support
- Assist with resolving stock escalations in collaboration with PBPs and cross-functional teams
- Contribute to process improvements and recommend automation opportunities to streamline payroll operations
- Support internal and external audits with documentation, reconciliations, and reporting
We’re excited if you have
- 3–5 years of hands-on payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
- Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax, wage and hour compliance, and garnishment administration
- Experience using Workday Payroll and ADP Smart Compliance
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to reconcile payroll, identify variances, and resolve issues independently
- High attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC/FPP certification strongly preferred
- Experience with RSU/stock taxation, imputed income, and complex multi-state payroll
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, audit formulas)
- Experience supporting audits and year-end payroll cycles
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Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
Benefits
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.
Accommodations
Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.
The Roku Culture
Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.
We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
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