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As a Senior Payroll Specialist on the Global Payroll team, you'll lead biweekly payroll processing for all U.S. salaried and hourly employees. The Global Payroll team manages end-to-end payroll operations across five continents, partnering with HR, Finance, Accounting, and Legal to deliver accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll services. You'll own the full U.S. payroll cycle, including equity-related payroll, and serve as the go-to resource for resolving employee payroll inquiries with speed and precision
What you'll do: Own end-to-end biweekly U.S. payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees, including daily payroll cycles for non-qualified stock options
Execute payroll input compilation from multiple sources, validating data for accuracy and completeness before each cycle
Drive timely resolution of employee payroll inquiries in Jira within SLA, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
Partner with HR, Finance, and cross-functional teams to process employee changes in payroll and cross-check data accuracy
Lead timecard tracking and reconciliation to ensure alignment between timekeeping systems and payroll records
Support continuous process improvements by identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency gains in payroll workflows
Required Skills and Experience: Experience with multi-state payroll processing experience, with demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local tax compliance
Proven experience processing payroll for employee populations that receive equity compensation, including restricted stock units
Hands-on proficiency with payroll platforms (e.g., UKG Pro, Workday HCM) and HRIS integrations in a high-volume environment
Track record of resolving complex payroll issues independently, with documented root cause analysis and process improvement outcomes
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, Atlassian tools (Jira), and Apple products for daily collaboration and case management
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining