Who is Flock?

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale - including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies - to shape a safer future together. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone.
Our holistic public safety platform is comprehensive and intelligent, providing the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses and entire cities. Without compromising transparency or privacy, we are turning unbiased data into objective answers.
Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded.
We have raised over $380M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $4B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Payroll Manager to lead all payroll and payroll-related activities globally. The Payroll Manager will report to the Director of People Operations and partner with cross-functional teams across HR, Accounting, Finance, and external vendors.

The Skillset

• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced, start-up environment
  
• 3+ years of payroll experience, prior ownership of payroll or Payroll Manager experience preferred
  
• Advanced knowledge of Rippling is highly desired
  
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines while managing multiple projects and maintaining a high level of productivity and quality
  
• Ability to proactively problem solve, identify challenges, and partner with stakeholders to implement solutions
  
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments
  
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices
  
• General knowledge of global payroll practices
  
• Experience with benefit deductions and tax treatments
  
• Other technical skills include a strong proficiency across the Google Suite
  

Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.

90 Days at Flock

We are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We prescribe to 90 day plans and believe that good days, lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired as a Payroll Manager at Flock Safety.
The First 30 Days

• Lead payroll operations to provide accurate and efficient payroll services to all employees
  
• Oversee full payroll processing cycle including the preparation and processing of semi-monthly, weekly, and monthly payrolls
  
• Audit various payroll reports for accuracy
  
• Maintain and update documentation of payroll process and procedures
  
• Responding to and manage payroll-related audits from various federal, state, and local jurisdictions
  
• Operate with a mindset of continuous performance improvement to streamline and automate as opportunities arise
  
• Additional tasks and payroll-related responsibilities to keep pace with growing global organizational needs
  

The First 60 Days

• Partner to drive improvements within the HRIS system
  
• Facilitate processing of year-end W2s and other required forms for employees alongside our Payroll Provider and Accounting Department
  
• Partner with our third party payroll vendor to track and drive state and local registration requirements for all withholding, UI-related, and other compliance requirements
  
• Perform monthly reconciliations to payroll reports and benefits invoicing, 401k contributions, and Flex Benefit contributions
  
• Manage the relationship with our external payroll service providers and monitor the effectiveness of the processing services provided by the vendor
  
• Troubleshoot payroll “errors”/questions in Rippling
  
• Perform research and analysis of payroll-related tax issues as they arise solving in a timely manner
  

90 Days & Beyond

• Become the subject matter expert for federal, state, and local legal, benefit, and tax requirements by reviewing existing and new legislation and ensuring compliance
  
• Drive changes within the payroll process and supporting systems to appropriately facilitate new types of compensation or changes within the business
  
• Own payroll testing for new pay components and new tax deductions
  
• Become proficient in Rippling Payroll
  

The Interview Process

We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.

• Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter to chat through your background, what you could bring to Flock, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.
  
• The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at Flock. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field.
  
• The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners.
  
• The Executive Review: A chance to meet an executive and view Flock from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more.
  

The Perks

Salary & Equity: In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary of $125,000-$145,000 as well as stock options
Flexible PTO: We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays.
Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. In 2024, Flock will provide a $ 50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
Mental Health: All employees receive an annual subscription to Headspace.
Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support
Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer three ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
Productivity Stipend: $250 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more.
Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.
Pet Insurance: We’ve partnered with Pumpkin to provide insurance for our employee’s fur babies.
Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
Compensation Range: $125K - $145K