Payroll Specialist at WHOOP

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our payroll team. This person will be integral in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across the organization. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll support a rapidly growing, multi-state workforce and be a trusted partner in upholding a best-in-class employee experience. *This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston office.* RESPONSIBILITIES: • Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy of earnings, deductions, adjustments, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. • Maintain and update payroll records, including onboarding new hires, processing terminations, managing compensation changes, and ensuring proper data entry for all payroll inputs. • Partner with the People Team to validate timekeeping records, confirm one-time payments or adjustments, and resolve discrepancies before payroll submission. • Support multi-state payroll compliance by registering new state tax accounts and accurately configuring tax jurisdictions and employee work locations. • Collaborate with the Accounting team to deliver post-payroll reporting, journal entries, and payroll summaries. • Provide timely and professional support to employees regarding payroll and tax inquiries, ensuring clarity, confidentiality, and excellent service. • Assist in year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation, payroll audits, and reporting compliance. QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) required • Associate’s degree in accounting or a related field; bachelor’s degree preferred • Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate results under tight deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze and reconcile data • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally • Working knowledge of payroll tax laws and multi-state compliance preferred • Experience in a high-growth or dynamic business environment is a plus • Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions. Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply. WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $60,000 - $85,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.  In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.. These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.