Senior Payroll Analyst
United States
Finance /
Full Time /
Remote
Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global market leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure. We are on a mission to redefine how organizations connect with their audiences - and that’s just the beginning!
Organizations, large and small, depend on us to accurately publicize market-moving news and multimedia, and generate social engagements that develop interactions with their target audiences.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Analyst to optimize payroll operations across multiple countries, including the U.S. This exempt role requires independent judgment to manage complex payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing in a fast-paced global environment. The role also serves as a trusted advisor to HR, Finance, and business leaders. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in international payroll operations, tax compliance, and process optimization, with a proven ability to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and support global payroll strategy.
What You'll Do
- Manage full-cycle payroll processing for international employees with partial U.S. oversight.
- Analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Interpret payroll policies and ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, local, and international tax requirements.
- Advise leadership on compliance risks and recommend process enhancements.
- Design, implement, and maintain payroll processes, internal controls, and reporting standards.
- Lead process improvement initiatives, including automation, to enhance operations and controls.
- Stay current on global payroll legislation and implement changes proactively.
- Partner with global payroll vendors to ensure accurate wage and tax administration across jurisdictions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, effectively engaging across all levels of the organization.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external auditors on reporting, reconciliations, and system integrations.
- Research payroll issues with strong analytical ability.
- Provide prompt, accurate customer service to resolve payroll inquiries.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy.
- Set up new payroll tax accounts and provide information to ADP for processing.
- Support the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting and Payroll, on ad-hoc projects, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Support Workday payroll setup, testing, troubleshooting, and enhancements.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance on integrations, reporting, and process improvements.
- Maintain accurate employee and payroll data in Workday and international payroll portals.
- Identify automation opportunities and implement best practices to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and service.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
- 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 5+ years with U.S. and international payroll, and 3+ years with Workday payroll modules.
- Workday Payroll certification or Certified Payroll Professional designation strongly preferred.
- Experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting within a large publicly traded company preferred.
- Strong expertise in U.S. and international payroll tax compliance.
- Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (advanced PivotTables, VLOOKUP, database creation).
- Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
- Proven ability to manage complexity in a global payroll environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, global workplace and build strong cross-cultural partnerships.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work remotely
- Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
- $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
- 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
- PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!
Business Wire will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
What We Offer
The base salary range for this position is $90K to $100K/year. Offered salary will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to: applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Business Wire reserves the right to modify this salary range at any time.
Business Wire’s total rewards include:
A pre-employment background check will be required after the acceptance of an offer. Business Wire is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other similar state laws and local ordinances, and its internal policy, Business Wire will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
