Senior Payroll Analyst
Remote · United States or Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Senior Payroll Analyst responsible for accurate and timely processing of domestic and international payroll across the organization, serving as SME on payroll operations, tax compliance, and system administration (primarily Rippling). Manage end-to-end US payroll processing (semi-monthly, bi-weekly, off-cycle) for full-time, part-time, and contractors; oversee international payroll with in-country providers; handle payroll tax compliance and filings (Form 941, FUTA, SUI, W-2s, 1099s); coordinate with HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure regulatory compliance; act as liaison with third-party vendors; lead payroll reporting, controls, and audits; support 401(k) plan audit data and compliance; drive process improvements and maintain audit-ready records; remote-first culture with distributed teams across the US and Ontario, Canada.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience, including multi-state US payroll
- Demonstrated experience with Rippling payroll administration
- Hands-on experience with employment tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
- Strong understanding of US payroll regulations, including FLSA, IRS withholding requirements, FICA, FUTA, and SUI
- Experience managing relationships with third-party payroll or EOR vendors for international employees
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reconciliation
- High degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail
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