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Independence Pet Group
Independence Pet Group
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
B2CInsuranceWellness
Independence Pet Group is a North American pet insurance and services organization serving more than 800,000 pets across the United States and Canada. The company develops insurance products and services designed to support pets throughout their lives, including underwriting options, turnkey solutions for partners, and consumer-facing coverage. Through its portfolio of pet insurance brands, Independence Pet Group works across insurance, consumer services, and pet wellness to help strengthen the relationship between pets and their owners.
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Advanced Payroll Compliance Analyst – New York City Hybrid

Lead payroll compliance, tax, audit, and control activities across U.S. and Canadian multi-entity operations. Help manage regulatory risk for a growing pet health company.

USUnited StatesNYNew York
$91,325 – $114,158 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredPayroll

Description

  • Oversee payroll operations for compliance with U.S. federal, state, local, and Canadian provincial regulations
  • Track, interpret, and communicate legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll processes, policies, and controls
  • Perform payroll compliance reviews, audits, and control testing to uncover risks and process deficiencies
  • Assist with internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and remediation while keeping documentation audit-ready
  • Verify employee tax setups, payroll tax filings, remittances, and reporting obligations
  • Coordinate responses to agency notices, tax inquiries, and filing discrepancies with vendors and internal partners
  • Assess payroll transactions against company policies, applicable regulations, and pay practices
  • Investigate and resolve complex issues involving earnings, deductions, benefits, taxes, garnishments, PTO, and final pay
  • Provide payroll compliance support for acquisitions, new entities, organizational changes, and payroll transitions
  • Coordinate agency registrations and assess the payroll compliance effects of business integrations
  • Maintain payroll governance materials, standard operating procedures, and compliance controls
  • Recommend and help implement process improvements, automation, and payroll technology enhancements
  • Review payroll data to identify compliance trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement
  • Develop dashboards, metrics, and executive reports covering compliance, audit readiness, tax operations, and payroll controls
  • Partner with Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Benefits, and external service providers

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of progressive payroll experience
  • At least 3 years in payroll compliance, payroll tax, audit, risk management, governance, or a related discipline
  • Experience supporting complex multi-state payroll environments
  • Experience supporting Canadian payroll operations
  • Background in multi-entity, high-growth, or multinational organizations
  • Proven ability to manage complex payroll regulatory and compliance matters
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and reporting obligations
  • Experience with payroll audits, internal controls, compliance monitoring, and risk mitigation
  • Knowledge of payroll tax regulations, filings, remittances, and year-end reporting
  • Advanced proficiency with payroll systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability
  • High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to interpret complex regulations and convert them into practical business processes
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong organization skills and the ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines
  • Continuous improvement orientation focused on process optimization and operational excellence
  • Residence in the New York City area or willingness to relocate

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage, parental leave, and career advancement opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-provided basic life insurance at no employee cost
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Personal paid time off
  • Paid holidays and a company-wide Wellness Day
  • Paid volunteer time with nonprofit organizations
  • Pet-friendly office environment
  • Commuter benefits
  • Group pet insurance
  • On-the-job training and skills development
  • Employee Assistance Program

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