Payroll Operations Lead

American farmers have made tremendous technology advancements through hardware improvements and investments in precision agriculture. However, when it comes to the back-office, most farms are decades behind, relying on spreadsheets, filing cabinets, and decades-old on-prem software to recruit, manage, and pay their workforce. Seso is addressing this problem by modernizing the back-office for the farm.Our mission is to build the premier platform for agribusiness to hire and manage their workforce and improve the lives of agricultural workers. We are addressing American farmers’ biggest pain point - access to qualified labor - through a software-enabled labor solution that automates the H-2A visa. Our comprehensive HR platform streamlines and automates the hiring process for farms and seamlessly integrates their efforts across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and insurance while providing workers access to financial services for the first time.Seso has raised over $60M from Tier I investors including Index, Founders Fund, and Mary Meeker at Bond, and has been recognized with awards including Forbes Rising Stars and Andreessen Horowitz's American Dynamism 50.About the RoleSeso is expanding its Payroll team and looking for a Payroll Ops Lead to oversee payroll processing operations and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. As a Payroll Ops Lead, you will be responsible for managing a team of payroll clerks, overseeing end-to-end payroll processing, and improving payroll workflows. You will play a critical role in ensuring thousands of workers are paid accurately and on time each week.This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Payroll Clerk Lead will work out of our Monterrey, Mexico office and report to the Head of Payroll Ops.ResponsibilitiesLead a team of Payroll Clerks, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure smooth payroll operations.Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, including intake of time cards, payroll statement generation, and system uploads.Ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations, tax requirements, and company policies.Review and validate payroll data to minimize errors and discrepancies before processing.Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.Maintain payroll records, update employee data (e.g., job title changes, exemptions, deductions), and generate payroll reports.Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Payroll Product and GTM teams, on payroll-related projects.Skillset & Qualifications2+ years of payroll processing experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or senior payroll roleStrong understanding of payroll regulations, tax deductions, and compliance requirementsExcellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize tasks effectivelyStrong written and verbal English communication skillsHigh degree of technical literacy, with expertise in spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets)Experience working with payroll software and systemsStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve payroll discrepancies efficientlyAbility to lead and mentor a team while maintaining a hands-on approach to payroll processingSeso is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr