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About Us: Comfrt is one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands, dedicated to blending mental wellness, inclusivity, and elevated comfort into every piece we create. Our mission goes beyond clothing — we strive to build a community where everyone feels supported and seen.
About the Job: Comfrt is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll, managing state tax registrations, and ensuring company-wide payroll compliance. This is a critical role that directly impacts the employee experience and the company's regulatory standing.
Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing
- Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll on a bi-weekly basis for all employees (hourly, salaried, and exempt/non-exempt)
- Review and reconcile timekeeping data, ensuring accuracy prior to payroll runs
- Administer payroll changes including new hires, terminations, compensation adjustments, bonuses, and deductions
- Process off-cycle payroll runs as needed for corrections, terminations, or special payments
- Audit payroll data for discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Partner with Director of People & Culture and Finance to ensure payroll data integrity across systems
State Registrations
- Set up and manage employer tax accounts and registrations in new states as the company expands its workforce
- Coordinate with state and local agencies to obtain employer ID numbers (EINs), withholding accounts, and unemployment insurance (SUI/SIT) accounts
- Maintain accurate records of all state and local payroll tax registrations
- Monitor nexus and remote employee locations to proactively identify new registration requirements
- Ensure accuracy of all tax filings
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure payroll processes comply with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ACA, and applicable state regulations
- Ensure quarterly and annual payroll tax returns (941, 940, W-2s, W-3s) and state equivalents are accurately processed
- Stay current on legislative changes affecting payroll, including minimum wage updates, tax law changes, and new leave requirements
- Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll documentation and reconciliations
- Manage year-end payroll processes including W-2 distribution and tax reconciliations
- Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all payroll processes
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
- Proven experience setting up state payroll tax accounts and registrations across multiple jurisdictions
- Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and compliance requirements
- Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., Gusto, ADP, Rippling, Paylocity, or similar)
- High proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel for payroll reconciliation and reporting
- Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy with confidential data
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Experience working in a high-growth or startup environment preferred
Why Join Comfrt?
- Be part of a purpose-driven company that’s shaping the future of comfort and mental wellness.
- Work in a supportive, creative environment where your ideas and growth are valued.
- Enjoy Comfrt benefits such as generous paid time off, company-covered health insurance, 5% 401k match, and discounts on all Comfrt products!
- Join a passionate team making an impact on exciting projects, all while enjoying the flexibility and collaborative support of a fully remote environment.
Comfort is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
