Senior Payroll Analyst

Overview

This role supports the North America Payroll function and is focused on end-to-end execution of recurring US payroll (and, where applicable, Canadian payroll). The position combines traditional payroll responsibilities with initiative leadership, process ownership, and cross-functional partnership to improve how payroll operates at scale.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of recurring US (and, where applicable, Canadian) payroll cycles with precision, including audits, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Lead payroll initiatives of moderate-to-high complexity from scoping through delivery, partnering with People Ops, People Tech, Equity, Benefits, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and external vendors.
• Serve as a process owner by diagnosing root causes of recurring issues, designing scalable solutions, and translating payroll pain points into well-defined requirements and improvements.
• Support equity-to-payroll workflows, including RSU vests, mobility and shadow payroll considerations, and cross-functional reconciliation with Stock Administration and Tax.
• Act as a subject matter expert for ADP (EV6 for US, WFN for Canada) and Workday HCM, while adapting to evolving systems and vendor landscapes.
• Drive compliance, audit readiness, and controls, supporting SOX, internal audit, year-end (W-2, T4), and statutory filings across jurisdictions.
• Identify gaps in workflows, processes, and documentation; escalate appropriately; and elevate team effectiveness through knowledge-sharing, playbooks, and informal mentorship.
• Contribute to the long-term vision of evolving Payroll from a transactional function into a strategic, technology-enabled partner.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of progressive, hands-on experience processing complex, multi-state US payroll, including owning end-to-end cycles independently.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working in modern payroll and HCM platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday HCM, UKG, or similar enterprise systems), with comfort learning and adapting to new tools.
• Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills (e.g., complex formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, large-dataset reconciliation).
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with HRIS, Equity/Stock Administration, Accounting, Tax, Benefits, and Legal on payroll-impacting work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Canadian payroll experience, including familiarity with CRA/Revenu Québec compliance and provincial nuances.
• Hands-on experience with ADP EV6 and ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
• Experience supporting equity-related payroll events at scale (RSU vests, ESPP purchases, mobility/shadow payroll).
• Experience writing business requirements, partnering with HRIS or engineering teams, participating in UAT, or otherwise contributing to payroll-related product or system improvements.
• Exposure to data tools beyond spreadsheets (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Looker, Alteryx) or automation tools (RPA, scripting).
• Experience in a high-growth, public-company environment with SOX and internal audit responsibilities.
• Informal leadership, mentorship, or project-lead experience on a payroll or finance team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting base pay: $95,200—$140,000 USD (base salary localized to work location; ranges may be market-dependent and may be modified in the future).
• Equity grants: opportunities for equity grants are included in the compensation package (details available through the recruiter).
• Benefits for regular employees include:
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Wellness benefits
  • Commuter benefits match
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g., Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Disability and basic life insurance
  • Family-forming assistance
  • Mental health program

Paid Time Off Details

• For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
• For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g., about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g., about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).

Location

United States, including Illinois and Colorado.

Expected hiring date: 8/25/26.