Vercel
Senior Payroll Analyst
Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City, Austin · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$120kDetected 1 day ago
C++Next.jsComplianceTaxProcess ImprovementHRISCommunicationMentoringInternal Audit
About the role
- As a Senior Payroll Analyst, you'll be a critical engine keeping our global payroll running accurately and on time.
- If you're based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.
- If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote.
Responsibilities
- Manage multi-state tax compliance across all 34 active states including new-hire reporting, SUI/SIT registration, local tax setup, and year-end W-2/T4 processing.
- Support payroll audits, internal controls reviews, and SOX-adjacent compliance activities as the company moves toward an IPO-ready finance posture.
- Contribute to the buildout of payroll infrastructure to support international expansion beyond the US and Canada.
- Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
Requirements
- 7 years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years handling multi-state US payroll at scale (1,000+ employees).
- Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (WFN)
- you know it deeply, not just surface-level.
- Experience with Workday as an HRIS, including integration data flows between Workday and a payroll processor.
- A track record of owning and shipping process automations & improvementsStrong grasp of
Nice to have
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) certification or aspirations to get certified.
- Familiarity with global payroll vendors or PEO structures for EMEA or APAC populations.
- Exposure to the Workday Payroll module (in addition to Workday as HRIS).
Compensation
- The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role.
- The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Flexible Time Off.
- The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role.
Visa & Work Authorization
- discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic pro
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