--- title: 'Senior Payroll Manager at Pomelo Care' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-payroll-manager-pomelo-care-united-states-rjj4571k51kd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Senior Payroll Manager at Pomelo Care - **Company:** Pomelo Care - **Location:** United States - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pomelocare/jobs/6186457004 ## Job description ## About us Pomelo Care is the leading virtual medical practice for women and children, providing care across pregnancy, postpartum, pediatrics, menopause, and perimenopause. We combine proactive, 24/7 clinical care with technology that helps us reach patients earlier, identify risks sooner, and deliver personalized care throughout their journey. Our team includes clinicians, technologists, operators, and problem-solvers working together to make high-quality care more accessible for families nationwide. About The Role: We are hiring our first internal Payroll Senior Manager as Pomelo Care transitions from a PEO to bringing all payroll services in-house and implementing a new HRIS (Rippling). This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for someone who can independently own accurate, compliant, multi-entity payroll for our organization of over 500 employees, while partnering closely with our outsourced payroll/implementation vendor during the transition and, longer term, building and leading an internal payroll team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys both the operational rigor of running payroll and the strategic work of standing up a new function from the ground up. This role reports to the Controller and can be based anywhere in the continental US. What you'll do: - Own end-to-end payroll operations across two legal entities, processing four payroll cycles per month with a high degree of accuracy and independence across both salaried and hourly employees - Serve as the primary Finance internal owner of the PEO-to-Rippling transition, partnering with our People team and outsourced payroll vendor throughout implementation and the first year of operation to ensure a smooth, compliant cutover including data migration, and employee communication / training - Ensure timely and accurate payroll tax filings and payments (federal, state, and local) across all applicable jurisdictions and entities - Oversee timely and accurate processing of benefits-related payments and deductions, including 401(k)/retirement contributions, health and welfare premiums, and other employee benefit withholdings - Maintain payroll system configuration in Rippling, including pay groups, earnings/deduction codes, tax jurisdictions, and general ledger mapping - Serve as the payroll administrator for Rippling, owning system configuration, security/role-based permissions, workflow and approval routing, integrations, and troubleshooting for payroll-related modules - Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment over payroll, including segregation-of-duties, approval workflows, access controls, and documented procedures - Partner with Accounting to ensure payroll data is reconciled, accurately coded, and reflected in financial reporting, journal entries, and month-end/quarter-end/year-end close - Act as the go-to resource for employee pay-related inquiries, resolving issues with professionalism, discretion, and a strong customer-service mindset - Collaborate cross-functionally with the People, Legal, and Accounting teams to support audits, respond to data requests, and continuously improve payroll processes and controls - Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage-and-hour regulations, proactively flagging compliance risks and driving remediation - Build the foundation for a scalable, internally-run payroll function, including documentation of processes and controls - Prepare for and ultimately hire, onboard, and manage a Payroll Coordinator/Specialist to support anticipated growth Who you are: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (or equivalent experience); a CPP certification is highly preferred - 7 - 8+ years of progressive, hands-on, multi-state and multi-entity payroll experience at a similarly sized organization - Admin-level expertise with modern HRIS platforms (Rippling is a significant plus), combined with direct experience leading system implementations and / or transitioning away from a PEO - Direct experience with payroll tax compliance, filings, and remittances, and comfort serving as the organization's internal payroll compliance expert - Experience implementing and maintaining strong internal controls and supporting audits - Subject matter expertise in benefits administration as it relates to payroll (401(k), health/welfare deductions, leave payments, garnishments) - Previous people-management experience or a clear readiness to hire, mentor, and lead a direct report as we bring payroll fully in-house. - Strong Excel skills and a high comfort level working with complex payroll and general ledger data - Patient, clear communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters to employees with empathy and discretion, while building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external vendors - Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, make sound judgment calls, and build processes from scratch ## Why you should join our team By joining Pomelo, you will get in on the ground floor of a fast-moving, well-funded, and mission-driven startup that always puts the patient first. You will learn, grow and be challenged, and have fun with your team while doing it. We strive to create an environment where employees from all backgrounds are respected. We value working across disciplines, moving fast, data-driven decision making, learning, and always putting the patient first. Benefits and Perks: - Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their families - High deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account (HSA) options - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Equity grant participation - 401(k) program - Competitive vacation policy - 16 weeks paid parental leave - Fully remote work flexibility (within the US) Compensation: The expected base salary range offered for this role is $145,000-$165,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and equity, giving you an ownership stake in Pomelo’s mission. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, competencies, and certifications. At Pomelo, we are committed to hiring the best team to improve outcomes for all mothers and babies, regardless of their background. We need diverse perspectives to reflect the diversity of problems we face and the population we serve. We look to hire people from a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status. Potential Fraud Warning Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. With the increase of remote work and digital hiring, phishing and job scams are on the rise with malicious actors impersonating real employees and sending fake job offers in an effort to collect personal or financial information. Pomelo Care will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. Pomelo Care will also never ask for your personal banking or other financial information until after you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All official communication with Pomelo Care People Operations team will come from domain email addresses ending in @pomelocare.com. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, we encourage you to pause communication and contact us directly at careers@pomelocare.com to confirm its legitimacy. For your safety, we also recommend applying only through our official [Careers](https://www.pomelocare.com/careers) page. If you believe you have been the victim of a scam or identity theft, please contact your local law enforcement agency or another trusted authority for guidance. ## About Pomelo Care ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Pomelo Care is a virtual-first healthcare company providing evidence-based, 24/7 multispecialty care for women and children across pregnancy, postpartum, pediatrics, and midlife health. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series C) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Marta Bralic Kerns (CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Healthcare (Virtual Care / Digital Health) - **Target customers**: B2B2C — Partners with health plans and employers to offer services to their members and employees. Serves patients directly (B2C) through these partnerships. - **Mission/purpose**: To improve outcomes and lower costs for women and families by delivering high-quality, personalized evidence-based care. ## Products & Services - **Pregnancy & Newborn Care**: Personalized 24/7 care from a multidisciplinary team (midwives, dietitians, therapists, lactation consultants) during pregnancy and postpartum, designed to supplement in-person OB-GYN care. - **Fertility & Preconception Support**: Evidence-based guidance for individuals planning a pregnancy, covering cycle tracking, nutrition, and conditions like PCOS. - **Pediatric Care & NICU Support**: 24/7 NICU family support for transitioning home, plus ongoing pediatric care for routine childhood illnesses. - **Midlife Care & Healthspan**: Empathetic, evidence-based care from menopause specialists for perimenopause and menopause symptom management, wellness, and mental health. - **Doula Support**: In-person and virtual doula services (acquired The Doula Network in 2024). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$179 million** across 4 rounds (Seed, Series A, B, C). - **Notable Investors**: Andreessen Horowitz, First Round Capital, Stripes. - **Growth Signals**: - Raised a **$92 million Series C** in 2026 led by Stripes. - Revenue of ~$2 million annually; significant growth trajectory as it scales payer and employer contracts. - **25 million covered lives** and growing. - **Proven outcomes**: 37% reduction in preterm birth, 12% reduction in ER costs, 6.8-day reduction in average NICU length of stay, 3-5x return on investment for partners. - Employee count of **319** with 3% monthly headcount growth. - Acquired **The Doula Network** in 2024 to expand service offering. ## Competitive Advantages - **Integrated, lifelong care model**: Covers women across multiple life stages (fertility, pregnancy, pediatrics, midlife) under one virtual platform, creating stickiness and continuity. - **Clinically validated outcomes**: Published, measurable impact on preterm birth rates and NICU stays, building trust with payers and employers. - **AI-native approach**: Actively building AI-native products to extend clinician capabilities and deliver longitudinal care. - **Data-driven culture**: Decides with data to prioritize problems and drive continuous improvement. ## Strategic Focus - **Doubling down on AI**: The Series C is being used to build AI-native products that enhance clinician workflows and patient outcomes. - **Expanding payer and employer partnerships**: Most recent hires (VP Customer Success, Head of Member Growth) signal a push toward scaling member acquisition and enterprise relationships. - **Growth of midlife health programs**: Launching new services for perimenopause and menopause as a new growth vertical. - **Talent acquisition**: Currently has 47 active job postings across engineering, data science, product, clinical, marketing, and operations. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Fast-paced, mission-driven environment with strong values: "Own the Outcome," "Decide with Data," "Find a Way," "Combine our Superpowers," "Be Humble." Emphasis on tenacity, collaboration, and personal accountability. - **Engineering & Data**: Strong focus on data science and engineering; a significant portion of the team (8%) is in technical roles (Product, Data, Engineering). The company is investing heavily in AI. - **Impact**: Directly measurable impact on maternal and child health outcomes, with clinicians reporting improved ability to practice at the top of their license. - **Work Model**: Highly collaborative environment; the specific remote/hybrid policy is not publicly detailed but roles are likely remote-friendly given the virtual nature of the business. - **Diversity of Roles**: Range from clinical (midwives, dietitians, therapists) to technical (engineering, data science) to commercial (marketing, sales, customer success). - **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the company highlights a "data-driven and decisive" culture and invests in tools that make clinicians' lives easier. ## Sources 1. [pomelocare.com](https://www.pomelocare.com/) 2. [pomelocare.com/careers](https://www.pomelocare.com/careers) 3. 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