Payroll Manager
Job Description
About Polymarket
Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market platform. We enable individuals to express views on real-world events by trading on outcomes across politics, economics, sports, culture, and current affairs. Built as a peer-to-peer marketplace with no centralized "house," Polymarket aggregates diverse opinions into transparent, market-based probabilities that reflect collective expectations about the future.
We're growing fast — both in terms of volume ($21B traded in 2025) and adoption as an alternative news source. Our ambition is to become a ubiquitous beacon of truth in global media and we need your help adding fuel to the fire.
About the Role
Polymarket's Finance team is small, moves fast, and owns a lot. We're building the financial infrastructure that supports a company scaling at an unusual pace, and payroll is a critical part of that foundation. This role reports directly to the Controller and sits at the center of a cross-functional web connecting HR, Legal, and Finance.
We're hiring a Payroll Manager to own end-to-end payroll across a growing, multi-state employee base. This isn't a role where you maintain what someone else built — you'll assess what exists, identify what's broken or missing, and build the systems, controls, and processes that can scale with us.
What You'll Do
- •Run end-to-end payroll processing each cycle, including wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and benefits across multiple states
- •Reconcile timekeeping data, garnishments, and benefits deductions before every close, and flag discrepancies before they become problems
- •Own federal, state, and local tax withholding and remittance obligations, and resolve any compliance gaps independently
- •Maintain and improve the configuration of Rippling or Deel as headcount grows, roles change, and comp structures evolve
- •Partner with HR on new hires, terminations, and compensation changes to keep payroll records accurate in real time
- •Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR, and external audits, and manage year-end filings including W-2s and 1099s
- •Identify manual processes that shouldn't be manual and build or configure systems to fix them
What We're Looking For
- •4+ years of progressive payroll or accounting experience, with direct ownership of multi-state payroll and tax compliance
- •Hands-on experience at a high-growth tech startup or private company where processes were still being built, not just followed
- •Deep familiarity with modern payroll systems — hands-on experience with Rippling or Deel specifically is strongly preferred
- •Demonstrated ability to process payroll with zero material errors across complex comp structures, including bonuses, commissions, and equity
- •Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including withholding, remittance, and filing obligations
- •Track record of building trusted working relationships with HR, Legal, and Finance to align on headcount events and comp changes without handoff failures
- •Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent demonstrated experience
- •(Plus) Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
- •(Plus) Prior public company payroll experience
- •(Plus) Experience handling non-standard compensation structures involving crypto, tokens, or equity with tax implications
Benefits
- •Competitive salary & equity
- •Unlimited PTO
- •Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
- •401k match
- •Hardware setup: new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories
Pay Transparency
Base salary range: $150,000 to $200,000, plus equity and benefits.
This is a good-faith range for the level we're hiring at. Experience varies widely within a title here, so if your expectations fall outside it, reach out anyway. We're always happy to talk it through.
About Polymarket
Polymarket is at the forefront of the decentralized information and prediction market revolution, leveraging cutting-edge blockchain technology to create a more transparent and efficient way to bet on real-world events. We're building a platform where users can trade on their beliefs about everything from politics to pop culture, fostering a global community driven by data and conviction. Our mission is to democratize access to information and enable price discovery in a trustless environment, fundamentally reshaping how people engage with and understand the world. Our team thrives on innovation, intellectual curiosity, and a deep-seated belief in the power of Web3 principles. We champion a culture of open collaboration, radical transparency, and continuous learning, encouraging every team member to contribute their unique perspective to solve complex challenges. We are a group of passionate builders, designers, and strategists united by a vision for a decentralized future, where markets are fair, accessible, and censorship-resistant. At Polymarket, your work directly impacts the evolution of decentralized finance and information. If you're eager to make a significant impact in the nascent but rapidly expanding blockchain space, Polymarket offers an unparalleled opportunity. Join us to contribute to a platform that empowers users, challenges traditional financial systems, and puts the power of prediction back into the hands of the people. We're looking for individuals who are not just skilled but are also true believers in the potential of crypto to create a more informed and equitable world. Come build the future with Polymarket.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Polymarket's official website and follow their application process.