Senior Payroll Analyst, North America

Overview

This is a fully remote Senior Payroll Analyst role supporting North America payroll operations.

The organization focuses on improving the internet experience for users worldwide, including work related to privacy, online content access, and digital rights. The employer develops open-source software and technology products, with a global user base.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 800 U.S. and Canadian employees on a semi-monthly basis.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Resolve payroll issues by coordinating with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with People Operations, Benefits, and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll deductions and transactions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll laws, best practices, and system capabilities.
• Lead initiatives to standardize and scale payroll processes.
• Assist with year-end activities including tax filings, W-2s, T4s, and audits.
• Mentor and guide the Payroll Administrator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Seven or more years of payroll processing experience, preferably covering both U.S. and Canadian payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations across relevant jurisdictions.
• Experience with payroll systems; ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Effective communication skills and a customer service orientation.
• High attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range and compensation package will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.
• Generous performance-based bonus plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement contributions with immediate vesting.
• Company-wide wellness days.
• Paid holidays including birthday leave.
• Home office stipend.
• Professional development budget.
• Well-being stipend.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Additional benefits including life/AD&D, disability, and employee assistance programs.

Location

Fully remote role supporting North America (U.S. and Canada payroll).