Roku · 1 day ago
Payroll Specialist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expRoku is a leading TV streaming platform aiming to connect the entire TV ecosystem. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for executing payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery for US Payroll, and collaborating with various partners to resolve employee issues and maintain data accuracy.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources
Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)
Life
Accident
Disability
Commuter
Retirement options (401(k)/pension)
Time off work for vacation and other personal reasons
Company
Roku
Roku develops video streaming devices that provide users access to Internet-streamed video or audio services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (120)
2024 (166)
2023 (81)
2022 (279)
2021 (195)
2020 (107)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$212.01MKey Investors
News CorpFidelityGlobespan Capital Partners
2017-09-28IPO
2015-11-09Series H· $45.5M
2015-11-01Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Preston Smalley
VP of Viewer Product
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Thomas Dodson
Vice President of Platform Operations
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