Senior Payroll Specialist

About Figure

Figure is maximizing the value of homeownership in ways that benefit consumers and the industry alike. We’re helping homeowners tap their liquidity easily, efficiently and reasonably for purpose-driven, significant expenditures – everything from dream home renovations and debt consolidation to small business formation.

In seven years, we’ve become the country’s #1 non-bank HELOC lender. As a financial technology firm operating at the intersection of regulation and transformation, we’re a “unicorn” – a group of fewer than 1000 companies globally that is valued at $1B or more and has been in operation for less than ten years. 

Our mission requires us to have a creative, team-oriented, and supportive environment where everyone can do their absolute best. We are motivated, innovative, collaborative, and curious. We value individuals who bring a problem-solving mindset to every task. Every day at Figure is a journey in continuous learning combined with a focus on getting work done that makes a difference. Join us!

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Figure Series D Announcement

About the Role
We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-obsessed Senior Payroll Specialist to join our People team at a fast-growing fintech startup. You’ll own the day-to-day execution of payroll and equity compensation, helping us deliver a seamless experience for our team while staying compliant as we scale. You should feel confident operating in both public and private company environments and bring experience managing stock-based compensation like RSUs and ESPPs. This role also plays a key part in quarterly bonus payouts, partnering closely with HR and Finance to ensure performance-based compensation is processed smoothly and accurately.

If you’re the kind of person who loves clean spreadsheets, knows how to spot a payroll anomaly from a mile away, and thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment — this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and ensure timely, accurate processing of payroll for multi-state employee populations
• Administer equity compensation, including taxes, vesting events, and reporting
• Support the accurate and timely processing of quarterly bonus payouts, working closely with Finance and department leads
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure accurate pay, taxes, and compliance across all compensation channels
• Manage employee questions about pay, deductions, and equity — with clarity and care
• Reconcile payroll reports and support monthly close processes with the Finance team
• Keep us in compliance with all relevant payroll laws and regulations (federal, state, local)
• Support audits (SOX, external, internal) by providing clean, accurate payroll and equity data
• Maintain strict confidentiality around all employee data, payroll records, and compensation information
• Help evolve our payroll processes as we scale — automation, documentation, systems improvements, and more

What We Look For

• 4+ years of end-to-end payroll experience, ideally across both startup and public company environments
• Strong working knowledge of stock-based comp, including tax and reporting implications
• Fluent in U.S. payroll compliance and multi-state requirements
• Experience using Workday for payroll and HRIS functions
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills — you know your way around VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Super detail-oriented and process-driven, but agile enough to move fast and flex when needed
• Comfortable working in a scaling, sometimes ambiguous environment
• CPP certification or similar credentials are a nice bonus

Salary

• Compensation Range: $100,000-$131,000/yr
• 25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly 
• Equity stock options package
• This is the compensation range for the United States, actual compensation may vary based on individual candidate experience, location, or evolving business needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
• Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
• 11 Observed Holidays & PTO plan
• Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
• Continuing education reimbursement

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Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

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