Senior Payroll Analyst

What you'll do

• Execute end-to-end US and Canadian payroll cycles including audits, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Lead complex payroll initiatives by partnering with HR, Tax, Legal, and external vendors to deliver results.
• Act as a process owner by diagnosing root causes of issues and designing scalable solutions.
• Translate payroll pain points into technical requirements for the People technology teams.
• Manage equity-to-payroll workflows including RSU vests, mobility considerations, and cross-functional reconciliations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for ADP and Workday HCM platforms.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, internal audits, and statutory filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Identify gaps in documentation and processes to create playbooks and mentor peers.

What we're looking for

• You must have 4–6 years of experience processing complex, multi-state US payroll and owning end-to-end cycles independently.
• A Bachelor degree or equivalent professional experience is required.
• You must have experience working with modern payroll and HCM platforms such as ADP (EV6/WFN) or Workday.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills are required, including complex formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with HRIS, Equity, Accounting, Tax, Benefits, and Legal is required.
• You must be able to manage payroll compliance, audit readiness, and SOX controls for a public company.
• Experience supporting equity-to-payroll workflows including RSU vests and mobility considerations is preferred.
• Proficiency in writing business requirements and partnering with engineering teams for system improvements is preferred.