Payroll Specialist

We’re looking for a Payroll Analyst who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to make an impact. In this role, you’ll help ensure every team member across North America is paid accurately and on time. You’ll support the day-to-day flow of payroll data, support tax reporting and compliance, and partner closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to keep our processes running smoothly. You’ll bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with experience using Workday and ADP SmartCompliance. You’ll take ownership of payroll accuracy and process improvement, using your curiosity and initiative to spot patterns, resolve issues, and help us work smarter through automation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both detail and collaboration—someone who can dive into data while also building trusted relationships across teams. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career in payroll within a supportive, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Do - Ensure timely and accurate end-to-end payroll processing (semi-monthly and off-cycle) for North America - Process daily equity transactions, including RSU vesting and NSO exercises, using E*Trade reporting - Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reconciliations and filings (federal, state, and local), including forms 941, 940, W-2, and T4 - Maintain and document standard operating procedures for payroll processes - Validate payroll controls and escalate discrepancies or exceptions to management - Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance, Engineering, and external vendors (e.g., third-party payroll providers) - Provide excellent communication with employees and partners on payroll policies, deductions, and tax queries - Audit benefit data integrations between Workday and vendor systems to ensure accuracy - Review payroll results and reports to identify errors, anomalies, or exceptions - Participate in special projects, user acceptance testing (UAT), an