Senior Payroll Analyst (Workday)

TL;DR

Senior Payroll Analyst (Workday): Managing end-to-end payroll operations for US and Canadian employees with an accent on equity compensation and system optimization. Focus on ensuring cross-jurisdictional compliance, streamlining Workday payroll processes, and managing month-end accounting reconciliations.

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $107,000 – $181,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading AI analytics platform that helps companies capture trusted data and uncover insights about customer behavior to build better digital experiences.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end payroll operations for multi-state US 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 for RSUs, NSOs, and ISOs, ensuring proper taxation and reporting.
• Support month-end close by preparing journal entries and reconciling payroll-related GL accounts.
• Ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Canadian provincial requirements.
• Drive process improvements and automation while supporting SOX compliance efforts and audits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing payroll using Workday as the primary system of record.
• Proven experience running full-cycle payroll for both US (multi-state) and Canadian employees.
• Deep understanding of equity compensation payroll (RSU, NSO, ISO) taxation and reporting.
• Experience supporting month-end close, journal entries, and GL account reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll tax laws and working knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations.
• Must be based in the USA.

Nice to have

• Experience working in high-growth or fast-moving environments.
• Involvement in Workday Payroll implementations, upgrades, or system enhancements.
• Experience 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.
• Generous stipends for wellness, commuter transit/parking, and learning and development.
• Strong parental benefits, including 12-20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave and fertility support.
• Mental health support through Modern Health and One Medical membership.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and eligibility for equity.