Payroll Analyst

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join our team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage complex domestic and international payroll activities while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strong financial controls. The position will also support equity administration, payroll accounting, and selected operational accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complete payroll processing for U.S. and international employee populations, ensuring accurate handling of onboarding changes, separations, incentive payments, and equity-related compensation.
• Administer equity transactions through Carta, including grant activity, exercises, employee exits, repurchases, and associated tax withholding and reporting obligations.
• Lead monthly payroll and equity close activities by preparing accruals, reconciling payroll-related accounts, supporting stock compensation accounting, and maintaining audit-ready schedules.
• Oversee payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including registrations, employee mobility considerations, periodic filings, and year-end reporting requirements.
• Create and maintain process documentation, strengthen internal controls, and identify opportunities to reduce manual effort through automation and process improvement.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies independently, resolve issues in a timely manner, and ensure accurate financial reporting tied to payroll activity.
• Partner with finance and external auditors by providing payroll and equity support, documentation, and testing schedules as needed.
• Contribute to broader accounting operations over time, including travel and expense administration, accounts payable support, and month-end reconciliations as business needs evolve.

** If you're interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Anabel Lopez-Horta at anabel.lopez-horta - at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID# 00410-0013541365**

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience with hands-on responsibility for full-cycle payroll processing.
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll, payroll tax compliance, registrations, and year-end reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting international payroll operations and navigating related compliance considerations.
• Familiarity with equity compensation administration, including exercises, dispositions, withholding, and reporting; Carta experience is preferred.
• Ability to prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations connected to payroll and monthly close activities.
• High level of accuracy, analytical skill, and confidence in identifying and resolving discrepancies independently.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms; exposure to Rippling is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, high-growth environment with a proactive and ownership-driven approach.

** If you're interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Anabel Lopez-Horta at anabel.lopez-horta - at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID# 00410-0013541365**