Senior Payroll Analyst Job at Glean (Bangalore)

Senior Payroll Analyst

Glean

Location:
India , Bangalore

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Glean is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Analyst with a strong background in US payroll operations. The Senior US Payroll Analyst plays a critical role in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across the US & CA workforce. This position ensures seamless execution of end‑to‑end payroll activities while maintaining adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. The Senior Payroll Analyst also drives process improvement, supports audits, and collaborates with HR, Finance, Accounting, Legal and external partners to resolve complex payroll issues.

Job Responsibility:

Lead full‑cycle bi‑monthly payroll processing for multi‑state US employees and CA employees, ensuring accuracy for all pay types including regular, overtime, bonuses, commissions, retro payouts, and one‑time transactions
Conduct rigorous pre‑ and post‑payroll audits to verify pay, taxes, deductions, and compliance prior to disbursement
Reconcile payroll results with HRIS data and general ledger, ensuring alignment with accounting and finance requirements
Maintain deep knowledge of US payroll compliance requirements including federal, state, and local tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and reporting obligations
Prepare and support payroll tax filings, compliance reports, and audits, and assist with remediation of tax notices and discrepancies
Ensure accurate handling of garnishments, benefit deductions, and statutory withholdings in payroll processes
Senior Payroll Analyst liaison with third‑party payroll vendors, tax advisors, and compliance partners, ensuring SLAs are met and issues are resolved efficiently
Develop and maintain strong payroll process documentation countrywise, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal controls
Partner with HR, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Benefits and People Operations teams to ensure seamless payroll operations and alignment with business needs
Provide expert payroll support to employees and internal teams, responding to inquiries and resolving issues with professionalism and accuracy
Prepare and present analytical payroll reports and insights to Leadership

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 8+ years of progressive payroll experience, with a strong emphasis on multi‑state US payroll processing and compliance
Hands‑on experience with enterprise payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, Rippling)
Advanced proficiency in payroll systems, Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)
Ability to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and high‑volume payroll cycles
Payroll certification such as CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) is an added advantage
Strong understanding of US payroll regulations (FLSA, 401k, Garnishment, payroll related benefits deductions, IRS guidelines, multi-state tax compliance)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with integrity

Nice to have:

Experience with equity compensation, stock plans, or global payroll processes
Prior experience in SOX / internal controls environments or payroll transformation projects

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 25, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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