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Senior Payroll Analyst

United States, Austin, New York City, San Francisco Employment contract 100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 14, 2026
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As a Senior Payroll Analyst, you'll be a critical engine keeping our global payroll running accurately and on time. This isn't a role for someone who wants to maintain the status quo. You'll own multi-jurisdiction payroll execution across 34 US states and Canada, drive continuous process improvements, and serve as a key partner to HR, Finance, and Legal as we scale. This role collaborates closely with People Operations and Accounting.

Job Responsibility

  • Process full-cycle, multi-state US, payroll end-to-end across bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay cycles using ADP Workforce Now and Workday
  • Work with third party providers to process Canada and LATAM payrolls
  • Reconcile payroll data between Workday HRIS and ADP WFN, ensuring accuracy of earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits contributions before each pay run
  • Manage multi-state tax compliance across all 34 active states including new-hire reporting, SUI/SIT registration, local tax setup, and year-end W-2/T4 processing
  • Administer Canadian payroll in compliance with federal and provincial requirements (source deductions, ROEs, T4s, and year-end remittances)
  • Partner with HR, Total Rewards, and Finance to process payroll changes including new hires, terminations, LOAs, equity compensation events, and off-cycle payments
  • Identify, document, and lead process improvement initiatives that increase accuracy, reduce manual effort, and scale with company growth
  • Support payroll audits, internal controls reviews, and SOX-adjacent compliance activities as the company moves toward an IPO-ready finance posture
  • Serve as a tier-2 escalation point for employee payroll inquiries, resolving issues with speed and professionalism
  • Monitor regulatory changes in federal, state/provincial, and local tax law and proactively flag impacts to the team
  • Contribute to the buildout of payroll infrastructure to support international expansion beyond the US and Canada

Requirements

  • 4 - 7 years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years handling multi-state US payroll at scale (1,000+ employees)
  • Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (WFN)
  • Experience with Workday as an HRIS, including integration data flows between Workday and a payroll processor
  • Demonstrated experience processing Canadian payroll, including provincial compliance and year-end requirements
  • A track record of owning and shipping process automations & improvements
  • Strong grasp of US payroll tax concepts: federal withholding, FICA, SUI/SIT, imputed income, supplemental wages, and equity-related taxation (RSUs, NSOs, ISOs)
  • Meticulous attention to detail paired with the ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills
  • Exposure to pre-IPO or high-growth tech environments

Nice to have

  • CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) certification or aspirations to get certified
  • Experience with equity administration platforms (Carta, Morgan Stanley/Shareworks) and their payroll tax implications
  • Familiarity with global payroll vendors or PEO structures for EMEA or APAC populations
  • Experience building or improving payroll runbooks, SOPs, and internal controls documentation
  • Exposure to the Workday Payroll module (in addition to Workday as HRIS)

What we offer

  • Competitive compensation package, including equity
  • Inclusive Healthcare Package
  • Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills
  • Flexible Time Off
  • We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed
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