Payroll Analyst

Overview

This role involves serving as a Payroll Analyst within the Global Payroll organization. The position is an individual contributor role reporting to a Senior Manager, Global Payroll. Responsibilities include payroll analysis, validations, and support for international payrolls for Japan, Singapore, and Australia, with proactive collaboration across internal business partners and third-party vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support the processing of international payrolls (Japan, Singapore, Australia), ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution
• Review, validate, and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy in payments, reporting, and record-keeping
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff members
• Identify and implement payroll efficiencies and automation strategies
• Ensure accurate quarter-end and year-end payroll processing, including federal, state, and local tax reconciliations for international payrolls
• Receive, review, and analyze payroll-related tax notices from federal, state, and local agencies
• Track, document, and respond to tax notices, ensuring timely resolution in partnership with tax vendors or agencies
• Respond to complex payroll and tax-related inquiries from employees, managers, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), HR Operations, and external vendors
• Draft and maintain clear, detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes
• Support payroll-related projects and initiatives as assigned
• Provide payroll data and reporting to internal stakeholders as needed
• Process workers’ compensation audit reconciliations
• Assist with audits as necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years supporting international payrolls (specifically Japan, Singapore, and/or Australia)
• Experience with end-to-end payroll processing, including tax reconciliation and compliance
• Experience with payroll systems and tools (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP, or equivalent)
• Experience reviewing, auditing, and reconciling complex payroll data with high attention to detail
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with reporting tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across HR, Finance, and external stakeholders
• Global Payroll Management (GPM), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or other payroll-related certification
• Experience leading or mentoring payroll team members
• Hands-on experience with payroll operations in Japan, Singapore, and Australia, including local compliance and statutory requirements
• Familiarity with tax agency correspondence and resolution processes for international payrolls
• Experience supporting payroll-related audits and workers’ compensation reconciliations
• Proven success driving process improvement initiatives and automation within payroll functions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset

Compensation & Benefits

Wage Transparency (Base Salary)

Pay for this position is based on geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• California: $98,000.00 - $142,450.00 base salary
• Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts and Minnesota: $93,500.00 - $121,475.00 base salary
• Washington, Maryland, New Jersey and New York (including NYC metro area): $93,500.00 - $127,400.00 base salary
• Washington DC: $98,000.00 - $127,400.00 base salary
• Ohio: $83,500.00 - $108,550.00 base salary

Bonus

• Sales personnel: variable incentive pay dependent on achievement of pre-established sales goals
• Non-Sales roles: company bonus plan calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance

Benefits (Global benefits)

• Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
• Paid Parental Leave: up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
• Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
• Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
• Learning and Development: coaching, online courses, and education reimbursements
• Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events

Location

Remote

Remote work is supported. The employee is not required to be in or near an office frequently and works from a designated remote work location for the majority of the time.

Work Authorization / Employment Eligibility

• Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.
• This position is not eligible for employment in: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Additional Information

The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in application procedures and can provide accommodation for religious needs during the application process upon request.