Senior Payroll Analyst

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>Own accurate and timely multi-state US and Canadian payroll processing, including bi-weekly payrolls, off-cycle payments, and manual checks.</li><li>Serve as the internal UKG Pro (UltiPro) and Workforce Management Dimensions expert, managing configuration, troubleshooting, and coordination with system support.</li><li>Review and optimize the existing UKG environment, replacing manual workarounds with sustainable, controlled, and scalable processes.</li><li>Create and maintain clear payroll procedures and documentation to ensure processes are repeatable and transferable across the team.</li><li>Coordinate with international payroll providers supporting employees in the UK, Australia, Germany, and India, reviewing inputs and outputs and reconciling results to ensure accurate and timely payments.</li><li>Reconcile payroll activity to the general ledger in partnership with Accounting and support audits, compliance reviews, and related information requests.</li><li>Maintain strong payroll controls covering approvals, system access, segregation of duties, and other key control requirements.</li><li>Process employee changes, including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, compensation changes, and reporting updates, while ensuring accurate data flow between the HRIS and payroll systems.</li><li>Manage state tax registrations and ongoing payroll tax filings while maintaining accurate employee tax profiles.</li><li>Partner with Benefits and HR Business Partners on payroll deductions, open enrollment, and other payroll-related activities.</li><li>Work with the HRIS Manager to optimize UKG functionality and identify opportunities for greater automation and efficiency.</li><li>Safeguard sensitive employee and payroll information and handle confidential matters with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.</li><li>Support team development by training colleagues, providing backup coverage, and contributing to special projects as the payroll function grows.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>5–7+ years of hands-on payroll experience, including at least 3 years processing payroll through UKG Pro (UltiPro).</li><li>Demonstrated experience processing multi-state US payroll and Canadian payroll.</li><li>Experience coordinating or supporting international payroll processes through third-party providers.</li><li>Experience working in a growing, multi-country organization with 700+ employees.</li><li>Proven ability to independently run payroll and troubleshoot unexpected issues that arise during a payroll cycle.</li><li>Strong experience documenting payroll processes and improving or restructuring existing payroll configurations and workflows.</li><li>Thorough understanding of payroll taxation, compliance requirements, internal controls, and payroll best practices.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.</li><li>Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is preferred.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to consistently meet recurring, time-sensitive deadlines.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach.</li><li>High integrity and demonstrated ability to protect sensitive and confidential information.</li><li>Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to accurate payroll execution.</li><li>Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with HR, Accounting, Benefits, HRIS, and external providers.</li><li>Ability to identify process inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and take ownership of implementing better ways of working.</li><li><strong>Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.</strong></li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>Base salary range of<strong>$90,000–$140,000 per year</strong>, depending on qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.</li><li>Competitive total rewards package beyond base compensation.</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>Family-forming benefits.</li><li>Life and disability insurance.</li><li>Unlimited vacation.</li><li>Employee stock program participation.</li><li>Remote work environment.</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of a critical payroll function supporting employees across multiple countries.</li><li>Opportunity to improve and scale payroll systems, processes, controls, and workflows.</li><li>Collaborative environment with close partnerships across Finance, HR, Benefits, and HRIS.</li><li>Equal employment opportunity and commitment to a fair, inclusive, and unbiased workplace.</li>