Senior Payroll Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Process and evaluate both automated and manual payroll submissions for the United States, Canada, and Brazil utilizing Workday and CloudPay.

• Oversee and analyze automated and manual payroll inputs specifically for the United States and Canada through Workday and CloudPay.

• Examine payroll reports across different pay periods, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end cycles.

• Ensure precise payments to employees, EOR employees, vendors, and statutory jurisdictions.

• Develop and uphold payroll review documents and period-end payroll metrics.

• Collaborate with global teams in Accounting & Finance, Benefits, Equity, and Human Resources.

• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and positive transformations.

• Maintain payroll checklists and conduct audits for accuracy and SOX compliance.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations as well as company policies.

• Assist with accounting and finance reconciliation along with payroll reporting requirements.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to tax deductions and filings using Workday and third-party providers.

• Contribute to projects involving implementations, automation, payroll interfaces, and process improvements.

• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and external parties.

• Develop and maintain payroll guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Process and reconcile statutory tax obligations and third-party payroll payments.

• Manage and resolve payroll tax issues, agency notifications, and support tickets through the OneSource Virtual portal.

• Cross-train to provide backup support for EMEA, APAC, and South America payroll.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or a relevant combination of education and experience in a similar field.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in payroll operations; experience in a public company is preferred.

• Familiarity with modern data tools, automated reporting, or AI-assisted technologies is preferred.

• Strong preference for experience with Workday Payroll.

• Multinational payroll experience is advantageous.

• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent command of the English language; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

• Exceptional organizational abilities with the capacity to multitask and manage several processes simultaneously under pressure.

• Capability to identify and resolve issues methodically, with a focus on detail and critical thinking.

• Ability to provide proactive support to the team.

• Reliable internet access when working remotely outside of a Workiva office.

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

• Willingness to travel up to 15% for customer and internal meetings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary bonus typically awarded annually.

• Restricted Stock Units granted upon hiring.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

• Opportunity for remote work from any location within the employee’s country of employment.

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.

• Security and privacy training customized to the roles of employees.