Senior Payroll Analyst

Senior Payroll Analyst Skip to content Products AI Cloud AI Gateway One endpoint, all your models Sandbox Isolated, safe code execution Vercel Agent An agent that knows your stack AI SDK The AI Toolkit for TypeScript v0 Build applications with AI Core Platform CI/CD Helping teams ship 6× faster Content Delivery Fast, scalable, and reliable Fluid Compute Servers, in serverless form Workflow Long-running workflows at scale Observability Trace every step Security Bot Management Scalable bot protection BotID Invisible CAPTCHA Platform Security DDoS Protection, Firewall Web Application Firewall Granular, custom protection Resources Company Customers Trusted by the best teams Blog The latest posts and changes Changelog See what shipped Press Read the latest news Events Join us at an event Learn Docs Vercel documentation Academy Linear courses to level up Knowledge Base Find help quickly Community Join the conversation Open Source Next.js The native Next.js platform Nuxt The progressive web framework Svelte The web’s efficient UI framework Turborepo Speed with Enterprise scale Solutions Use Cases AI Apps Deploy at the speed of AI Composable Commerce Power storefronts that convert Marketing Sites Launch campaigns fast Multi-tenant Platforms Scale apps with one codebase Web Apps Ship features, not infrastructure Tools Marketplace Extend and automate workflows Templates Jumpstart app development Partner Finder Get help from solution partners Users Platform Engineers Automate away repetition Design Engineers Deploy for every idea Enterprise Pricing Ask AI Ask AILog In Sign UpSign Up Dashboard Finance Austin, New York City, San Francisco Full Time Senior Payroll Analyst Careers / Finance Finance Austin, New York City, San Francisco Full Time About Vercel: Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next. For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience. Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents. We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next. About the Role: As a Senior Payroll Analyst, you’ll be a critical engine keeping our global payroll running accurately and on time. This isn’t a role for someone who wants to maintain the status quo. You’ll own multi-jurisdiction payroll execution across 34 US states and Canada, drive continuous process improvements, and serve as a key partner to HR, Finance, and Legal as we scale. This role collaborates closely with People Operations and Accounting. 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. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team. What You Will Do: Process full-cycle, multi-state US, payroll end-to-end across bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay cycles using ADP Workforce Now and Workday. Work with third party providers to process Canada and LATAM payrolls Reconcile payroll data between Workday HRIS and ADP WFN, ensuring accuracy of earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits contributions before each pay run. 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. Administer Canadian payroll in compliance with federal and provincial requirements (source deductions, ROEs, T4s, and year-end remittances). Partner with HR, Total Rewards, and Finance to process payroll changes including new hires, terminations, LOAs, equity compensation events, and off-cycle payments. Identify, document, and lead process improvement initiatives that increase accuracy, reduce manual effort, and scale with company growth - you’ll be expected to leave each process better than you found it. Support payroll audits, internal controls reviews, and SOX-adjacent compliance activities as the company moves toward an IPO-ready finance posture. Serve as a tier-2 escalation point for employee payroll inquiries, resolving issues with speed and professionalism. Monitor regulatory changes in federal, state/provincial, and local tax law and proactively flag impacts to the team. Contribute to the buildout of payroll infrastructure to support international expansion beyond the US and Canada. About You: 4 - 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. Demonstrated experience processing Canadian payroll, including provincial compliance and year-end requirements. A track record of owning and shipping process automations & improvementsStrong grasp of US payroll tax concepts: federal withholding, FICA, SUI/SIT, imputed income, supplemental wages, and equity-related taxation (RSUs, NSOs, ISOs). Meticulous attention to detail paired with the ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment. Excellent cross-functional communication skills; comfortable explaining payroll nuance to non-payroll audiences. Exposure to pre-IPO or high-growth tech environments. Bonus If You: CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) certification or aspirations to get certified. Experience with equity administration platforms (Carta, Morgan Stanley/Shareworks) and their payroll tax implications. Familiarity with global payroll vendors or PEO structures for EMEA or APAC populations. Experience building or improving payroll runbooks, SOPs, and internal controls documentation. Exposure to the Workday Payroll module (in addition to Workday as HRIS). Benefits: Competitive compensation package, including equity. Inclusive Healthcare Package. Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills. Flexible Time Off. We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed. The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process. Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not 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 protected by law. 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