Senior Specialist, Payroll & Benefits (US Payroll)

Location: New York, United States; hybrid work with most teams meeting in the office 2–3 days per week

Salary: $116,310–$130,267 USD base pay per year

Company

Klarna is building an everyday finance network serving more than 120 million consumers across 26 countries.

What you will do

• Process and validate payroll runs for assigned markets, including hours, bonuses, deductions, and other inputs.
• Administer benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations and answer employee coverage questions.
• Reconcile payroll and benefits data with HR systems and finance ledgers and correct discrepancies.
• Coordinate with external payroll and benefits vendors to resolve processing issues and maintain service levels.
• Maintain payroll and benefits records in accordance with local tax, labor, and data protection requirements.
• Identify recurring payroll bottlenecks and implement concrete process improvements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in payroll administration, benefits administration, or a combined payroll and benefits role.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll tax withholding, wage and hour rules, and benefits compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, or similar platforms.
• Ability to systematically review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve employee pay and benefits issues.
• Clear communication skills when explaining complex payroll and benefits policies.
• Experience coordinating with external vendors or third-party administrators.

Nice to have

• Experience with multi-state or multi-country payroll processing.
• Payroll certification such as CPP.
• Experience implementing or migrating payroll or benefits systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid collaboration model with regular in-office teamwork.
• Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards and monthly health and wellness stipends.
• Benefits may include life, medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Inclusive equal-opportunity workplace with support for reasonable accommodations.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV in English highlighting concrete accomplishments, outcomes, and costs.