Senior Payroll Analyst (Payroll Technology)

TL;DR

Senior Payroll Analyst (Payroll Technology): Own and improve end-to-end US payroll operations, including audits, reconciliations, reporting, compliance, and equity-to-payroll workflows, with an accent on scalable processes and technology-enabled payroll delivery. Focus on translating payroll challenges into system requirements, partnering with HRIS and engineering teams, and solving complex multi-state payroll and compliance issues.

Location: United States — Remote

Salary: $95,200–$140,000 USD per year, plus potential equity grants.

Company

hirify.global operates a technology-enabled delivery marketplace and is building scalable systems to support its growing business.

What you will do

• Own recurring US payroll cycles, including audits, reconciliations, variance analysis, reporting, and year-end processing.
• Lead medium- to high-complexity payroll initiatives from scoping through delivery with People Operations, HRIS, Equity, Benefits, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and external vendors.
• Diagnose root causes, design scalable process improvements, and translate payroll pain points into clear system requirements.
• Support equity-to-payroll workflows involving RSU vesting, mobility, shadow payroll, and cross-functional reconciliation.
• Manage payroll compliance, audit readiness, SOX controls, internal audits, statutory filings, W-2s, and applicable T4 requirements.
• Improve documentation and knowledge sharing while mentoring peers and helping shape the long-term payroll technology roadmap.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of progressive experience processing complex, multi-state US payroll and independently owning end-to-end payroll cycles.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with enterprise payroll and HCM platforms such as ADP, Workday HCM, UKG, or similar systems.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including complex formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and large-dataset reconciliation.
• Experience collaborating with HRIS, Equity or Stock Administration, Accounting, Tax, Benefits, and Legal teams.
• Must be based in the United States for this remote position.

Nice to have

• Canadian payroll experience, including CRA, Revenu Québec, and provincial compliance.
• Hands-on experience with ADP EV6 and ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience with RSU vesting, ESPP purchases, mobility or shadow payroll, business requirements, UAT, SQL, Tableau, Looker, Alteryx, RPA, or scripting.
• Experience in a high-growth public-company environment with SOX and internal audit responsibilities.
• Informal leadership, mentorship, or project-lead experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Technology-focused payroll team working cross-functionally across North America and beyond.
• Comprehensive benefits for regular employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and mental health support.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits, and family-forming assistance.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid sick leave in accordance with applicable laws.
• Equity grant opportunities in addition to base salary.