Payroll Operations Support Specialist

American farmers have made tremendous technology advancements through hardware improvements and investments in precision agriculture. However, when it comes to the back-office, most farms are decades behind, relying on spreadsheets, filing cabinets, and decades-old on-prem software to recruit, manage, and pay their workforce. Seso is addressing this problem by modernizing the back-office for the farm. 

Our mission is to build the premier platform for agribusiness to hire and manage their workforce and improve the lives of agricultural workers. We are addressing American farmers’ biggest pain point - access to qualified labor - through a software-enabled labor solution that automates the H-2A visa. Our  comprehensive HR platform streamlines and automates the hiring process for farms and  seamlessly integrates their efforts across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and insurance while providing workers access to financial services for the first time.

Seso has raised over $60M from Tier I investors including Index, Founders Fund, and Mary Meeker at Bond, and has been recognized with awards including Forbes Rising Stars and Andreessen Horowitz's American Dynamism 50.

About the Role

Seso’s payroll operations are growing, and we are seeking our first Payroll Operations Support Specialist. This role will report to the Head of Payroll Operations and play a key role in our growing payroll team by providing ongoing customer support, assisting with implementation processes, and driving process and product improvements.

As the first hire in this position, the Payroll Operations Support Specialist will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of the role by defining best practices, optimizing workflows, and influencing how payroll operations scale at Seso. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to the development of an innovative payroll platform for the agricultural industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving complex inquiries and payroll issues. Quickly diagnosing problems and providing timely, professional responses.
• Assist the Payroll Implementation Manager with audits and year-to-date data validation.
• Maintain a high level of data integrity by auditing clients’ payroll data, tax filings, and imported payroll history.
• Partner with the Product team to identify gaps in payroll functionality and contribute to product enhancements that improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in documenting and refining payroll processes to ensure scalability and efficiency while maintaining compliance.
• Serve as an advocate for customers, helping them navigate payroll complexities and ensuring their concerns are addressed promptly.
• Provide ongoing support to self-serve customers, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed for successful payroll management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Design, Operations, Partnerships, Finance, and Legal teams to streamline payroll workflows.

Skillset & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll operations, payroll implementation, or a related function.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, payroll tax compliance, and payroll operations best practices. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus.
• Experience with payroll implementation, including auditing payroll data and setting up tax configurations.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve payroll-related issues efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build relationships and advocate for clients.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and provide valuable insights to product development teams.
• Experience working with payroll software and external payroll vendors.
• Comfort in a startup environment where processes evolve and adaptability is key.
• Demonstrated ability to improve and document operational processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Excitement to work with agricultural employers across the country. 
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred but not required).

Why Join Seso?

• Be part of an innovative company that is transforming payroll in the agricultural industry.
• Work alongside a talented and passionate team dedicated to improving the lives of farmers and farmworkers.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and ownership in a rapidly scaling company.
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization making a real impact in workforce management and compliance.

If you are excited about payroll operations, problem-solving, and making a difference in an evolving industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Diversity is more than a commitment at Seso, it is the foundation of what we do. We pride ourselves on building the premier platform that serves agribusiness and improves the lives of agricultural workers. We believe in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us all feel welcome.