Payroll Supervisor

About KnightscopeKnightscope is a security technology company building the Nation’s First Autonomous Security Force. The Company combines autonomous machines, advanced software, and human expertise to help protect people, property, and critical infrastructure. Knightscope’s long-term mission is to make the United States of America the safest country in the worldLocation: Sunnyvale, CA or Remote in AZJob SummaryThe Payroll Supervisor will oversee payroll operations for 400+ employees across multiple states, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. This role will be responsible for strengthening internal controls, remediating audit findings, and establishing scalable payroll processes as the Company continues to grow.This position will also reduce reliance on senior leadership for payroll execution and provide oversight of payroll-related compliance, reporting, and process improvements.About The RoleAs the Company scales, payroll operations have become increasingly complex, requiring dedicated oversight and strong internal controls. The Payroll Supervisor will lead payroll processing, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external providers.This role will also play a key part in improving tracking of hourly employees, PTO accruals, and employee classifications, as well as evaluating opportunities to optimize payroll-related costs.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee and manage end-to-end payroll processing for 400+ employees across multiple statesEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulationsPerform and review payroll reconciliations, including:Reconciling Robo timekeeping to ADP to ensure hours worked match payroll recordsReviewing payroll reports for accuracy prior to processingStrengthen payroll-related internal controls and remediate audit findingsManage and maintain employee payroll data, including classifications (hourly vs salaried, full-time vs part-time)Oversee PTO accrual tracking and usageEvaluate and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracyAssess and support potential insourcing of Workers’ Compensation administrationServe as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and auditsPartner with HR and Finance to ensure alignment on employee data and reportingRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field5+ years of payroll experience in a multi-state environmentStrong knowledge of payroll systems (ADP or similar)Experience with payroll compliance and internal controlsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlinesPreferred QualificationsPrior supervisory or management experienceExperience in a public company or SOX environmentFamiliarity with timekeeping systems (e.g., Robo or similar)Experience with Workers’ Compensation administrationCompensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 (DOE and location (KHQ or remote in AZ)Equity: Stock optionsBenefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time offLocation Requirement: Full-time