Sr. Payroll Analyst (Finance)

TL;DR

Sr. Payroll Analyst (Finance): Managing end-to-end payroll operations for US and Canada with an accent on equity compensation and system optimization. Focus on ensuring tax compliance, managing Workday payroll configurations, and supporting SOX audits.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Salary: $121,000 - $181,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading AI analytics platform that helps companies capture data, uncover insights about customer behavior, and optimize digital experiences.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end payroll operations for US (multi-state) and Canadian employees across semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles.
• Lead payroll system operations in Workday, including configuration of deductions, withholdings, and building reports.
• Manage equity compensation payroll events (RSUs, NSOs, ISOs), ensuring proper taxation and reconciliation.
• Support month-end close by preparing journal entries and reconciling payroll-related GL accounts.
• Ensure compliance with US federal, state, local, and Canadian provincial payroll regulations.
• Drive process improvements and automation to strengthen internal controls and support SOX compliance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing payroll specifically within Workday.
• Proven experience running full-cycle payroll for both US (multi-state) and Canadian employees.
• Deep understanding of equity compensation taxation and reporting (RSU, NSO, ISO).
• Strong knowledge of US payroll tax laws and working knowledge of Canadian regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs for large datasets.
• Experience working within SOX-controlled environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums on select plans.
• Flexible time off and paid holidays.
• Monthly wellness and commuter stipends, and quarterly learning and development budgets.
• Generous parental benefits, including 12-20 weeks of paid leave and fertility/adoption support.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Mental health support through Modern Health and One Medical membership.