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Research Analyst (Part-Time)

CheckWorldwideRemote
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Check is leading a revolution in the payroll industry. Payroll is the backbone of the US economy, and yet it has not undergone significant innovation in decades. We invented the embedded payroll space to change that
(see:Check: Solving the $150 Billion Payroll Problem, Bank On It; Episode 438), both for the business owners who spend countless hours per week running payroll and for the millions of Americans who depend on their next paycheck. At Check, our mission is to empower the most innovative software platforms to create new payroll businesses, and enable those businesses to transform the way companies pay their employees.Check’s culture is intensely caring: to each other as teammates, to our partners, and to the businesses and workers we serve.

Our teams are made up of creative problem solvers and empathetic cross-functional collaborators who can simplify the complexities of payroll. We bring hustle and grit to our day-to-day, while building enduring solutions and relationships. Check is seeking a dedicated Research Analyst (Part-Time) to join our team. In this role, you'll contribute to impactful research projects. We're seeking a curious, detail-oriented individual eager to make a significant difference.

In this role, you will:


  • Research and Track: Identify and monitor payroll requirements for calculation and reporting at the state and local levels.
  • Assist: Contribute to 50-state research projects by investigating requirements and updating databases.
  • Analyze: Perform lightweight analysis and interpretation of payroll tax requirements as needed.
  • Collect and Review: Gather and verify payroll data to ensure accuracy based on project requirements.
  • Utilize: Employ research tools and methodologies to maintain an updated database reflecting changes in payroll tax and reporting requirements.

Many backgrounds could fit this role, but ideal candidates will have some or all of the following:


  • Experience in research, preferably in tax or payroll
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Understanding of the payroll or tax sector
  • Flexibility and adaptability to new research tools and methodologies
  • Proficiency with databases or spreadsheets
  • Basic data analysis and interpretation skills
  • Attention to detail in data collection
  • This is a part-time position, with 20 hours per week expected.

What we offer:


The hourly compensation for this role is dependent on each candidate’s experience, qualifications, and work location:

  • The expected range in San Francisco, NYC, LA, and Seattle is between $21 and $23.  
  • The expected range for all other locations is between $18 and $20.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis with no specified deadline.Check is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Check is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at hello@checkhq.com with “accommodations” in the subject line.Check participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information from all new employees to confirm that they are authorized to work in the U.S. Check does not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants.

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Life at Check

Check is a payroll-as-a-service API that lets you embed payroll directly in your vertical SaaS, HR, or time-tracking platform.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Intensely Caring Culture2. Creative Problem Solvers and Empathetic CrossFunctional Collaborators3. Hustle and Grit to Daily Work4. Enduring Solutions and Relationships5. Opportunities for Improvement and Innovation6. Diverse and Equitable Workplace7. Thriving Workplace Culture8. Fun and Whimsy in Everyday Way of Working
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