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Etsy, Inc.

Global Payroll Specialist

On-site
Etsy, Inc.Brooklyn, New York

Company Description Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee , whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human. Salary Range: $98,000.00 - $128,000.00 What’s the role? Etsy is seeking a a Global Payroll Specialist, who will own and execute end-to-end payroll operations for assigned international countries, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across multiple regions. You'll serve as a subject matter expert for international payroll, partnering closely with People Operations, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Equity, external payroll providers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver an exceptional employee experience while driving operational excellence. This role requires a proactive, service-oriented professional who can independently manage complex payroll issues, identify process improvements, and lead initiatives that enhance payroll accuracy, scalability, and compliance. This is a full-time position reporting to the Payroll Manager. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here . What’s this team like at Etsy? This team plays an important role in supporting Etsy’s broader finance operations. We work cross-functionally with a variety of teams across the business and contribute to projects that help drive efficiency, accuracy, and scale. Team members are collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement. What does the day-to-day look like? Independently manage end-to-end payroll processing for assigned international countries (Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, India and UK) ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll execution. Serve as the primary payroll partner for international employees, resolving complex payroll inquiries with a high level of customer service and urgency. Partner with external payroll providers to validate payroll inputs, review outputs, reconcile variances, manage funding timelines, and ensure all reporting deadlines are met. Review and reconcile payroll data between Workday and third-party payroll systems, proactively identifying discrepancies and driving timely resolution. Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on payroll funding, journal entries, accruals, month-end close activities, and payroll account reconciliations. Partner closely with People Operations, Total Rewards, Equity, Tax, and Legal teams to ensure payroll changes are processed accurately and remain compliant with local regulations. Monitor compliance with country-specific payroll legislation, tax requirements, social insurance contributions, and data privacy regulations, escalating risks and recommending solutions as needed. Lead payroll audits, data validations, and quality assurance reviews to improve payroll accuracy and reduce operational risk. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying automation opportunities, improving documentation, standardizing processes, and implementing scalable solutions. Participate in Workday enhancements, payroll system implementations, integrations, and testing activities while serving as a payroll subject matter expert. Build and maintain strong partnerships with payroll vendors, evaluating service performance and ensuring compliance with service level agreements. Analyze payroll trends, metrics, and recurring issues to recommend process improvements and operational efficiencies. Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to payroll team members while acting as a trusted resource for complex international payroll matters. Provide backup support for U.S. payroll processing as needed. Lead or participate in cross-functional payroll projects and other strategic initiatives. Assist with additional responsibilities and special projects as business needs evolve. Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law. Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are: 4+ years of progressive payroll experience, including ownership of multi-country payrolls (North America, EMEA, India, and Ireland) Demonstrated experience independently managing international payroll operations across multiple countries and payroll providers. Strong working knowledge of Workday HCM and payroll integrations; experience with cloud-based payroll platforms required. Comprehensive understanding of international payroll compliance, including tax regulations, statutory deductions, social contributions, year-end reporting, and data privacy requirements. Experience partnering with third-party global payroll providers such as ADP, Ernest Young, UHY (Hacker Young) or similar vendors. Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, reconciliations, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and reporting. Proven ability to analyze complex payroll data, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions. Experience supporting payroll accounting activities, including reconciliations, and month-end close processes. Demonstrated success leading process improvements, automation initiatives, system implementations, or operational projects. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple payroll calendars, competing priorities, and tight deadlines. Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across HR, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and external vendors. High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Thrives as an independent individual contributor while effectively collaborating across global teams. Professional payroll certification (CPP, FPC, CIPP, or equivalent) is a plus. Additional Information What's Next If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about. Our Promise At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.

Posted 1 week ago

Smartstream Limited

Global Payroll Specialist

Hybrid
Smartstream LimitedBristol, England, United Kingdom

Global Payroll Specialist Location: Bristol (Hybrid) - 3 days in office Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits The purpose of the Global Payroll Specialist is to join our global team and provide administration to payroll on a day to day basis and to support on payroll projects. This role will provide global payroll assistance for 13 countries, support in our global annual benefits renewal process, along with monthly benefits and payroll, employee lifecycle documentation for monthly payroll and working with the finance department to process payments. This role will also support on all compliance actives in the Payroll team. Extracting and downloading benefit reports and manage the global payroll inbox, escalating queries when required. The role will offer excellent customer service standards to the global business. The role will have a mixture of pro-active and re-active tasks, ranging from logging benefits requests and data, responding to employee queries, maintaining our Payroll databases and benefits portals, data tracking and document development.

Posted 2 weeks ago

Demandbase

Global Payroll Manager

Remote
DemandbaseUnited States - Remote

Demandbase is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across the US, India, and the UK. This role requires a strong understanding of global payroll compliance and systems integration. The ideal candidate will manage an offshore team and ensure accurate payroll delivery, while continuously improving payroll processes. Demandbase is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values unique experiences and perspectives. Applicants should possess expertise in payroll accounting, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration.

Posted 1 week ago

LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group

Global Payroll Manager

Hybrid
LeoVegas Mobile Gaming GroupStockholm, Sweden, Leeds, United Kingdom

The Global Payroll Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing payroll strategies across multiple countries, including Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. This strategic and operational role focuses on creating a professional payroll function while ensuring compliance and governance. The successful candidate will manage payroll operations, vendor performance, and payroll data integrity within a global matrix organization. Essential skills include leadership in multi-country payrolls, compliance expertise, stakeholder influence, and advanced data management capabilities.

Posted 3 weeks ago

iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.

Payroll Operations & Payroll Tax Specialist

On-site
iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.San Antonio, TX (Stone Oak)

iHeartMedia is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Operations & Payroll Tax Specialist to support payroll processing and tax compliance. The ideal candidate is adaptable and collaborative, thriving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy. Responsibilities include managing payroll operations and tax compliance across various jurisdictions, ensuring effective processing and support. The role provides opportunities for professional growth and teamwork within a diverse workplace committed to inclusivity. If you are passionate about payroll and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Posted 1 week ago

C

Sr. Global Payroll Specialist

Remote
ContentstackRemote - United States

What is Contentstack? Contentstack is redefining how modern digital experiences are built and managed. As the pioneer of the Agentic Experience Platform (AXP), Contentstack brings together structured content and brand governance (Content Cloud), real-time customer data, omnichannel personalization (Data Cloud) and autonomous AI orchestration (Agent OS) into one unified system. While many organizations adopted headless CMS or standalone AI tools expecting transformation, they often found themselves managing disconnected systems and manual workflows. Contentstack helps enterprises move beyond that complexity by connecting content, data and AI in a way that makes digital experiences faster to launch, easier to manage and more adaptive in real time. Leading brands including Steve Madden, LG Electronics, Subaru of America, Dolce Gabbana, ASICS, Decathlon, and Caesars Entertainment rely on Contentstack to reduce operational friction and deliver personalized, scalable digital experiences with confidence. The company is known for its customer-first culture and commitment to the communities it serves through the Contentstack Cares program. Learn more at www.contentstack.com . Who Are We? At Contentstack we are more than colleagues, we are a tribe. Our vision is to pursue equity among our communities, employees, partners, and customers. We are global-diverse yet close; distributed yet connected. We are dreamers and dreammakers who challenge the status quo. We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are curious trendspotters and brave trendsetters. Our mission is to make Contentstack indispensable for organizations to tell their stories and to connect with the people they care about through inspiring, modern experiences. We care deeply about our customers and the communities we serve. #OneTeamOneDream. Chalo, let’s go! What Are We Looking For? We are seeking a highly motivated Sr Global Payroll Specialist to join our finance team! In this role, you get to lead our global payroll operations and serve as our internal subject matter expert for payroll-related tax compliance. You will own the end-to-end payroll lifecycle across the US and Rest of World (ROW) regions, ensuring our employees are paid accurately while maintaining our standing with tax authorities worldwide. What makes you an ideal fit for this role is identifying as a "system-polyglot" who is comfortable navigating multiple platforms, possesses an uncompromising eye for detail, and can build strong partnerships across Finance, Legal, and People Ops. Contentstack is an AI-forward company, and we expect all candidates to bring practical experience using AI tools and technologies as a core part of how they work, learn, and drive impact. If you’re looking for an opportunity to join an innovative, fun, and fast-paced team where your contributions will have a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you! Here's what you'll be doing: Global Payroll Operations End-to-End Execution: Own and execute full-cycle payroll processing for US (multi-state) and international entities, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness. Multi-System Management: Seamlessly manage data and workflows across a diverse tech stack, including ADP and international platforms such as Oyster and Activpayroll. Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with People Ops, Benefits, and Accounting to ensure all payroll inputs (equity, bonuses, fringe benefits) are captured and reconciled. 2. Payroll Tax Registration Ownership Note: This responsibility is strictly limited to employer/employee payroll taxes and does not include corporate or income tax. Tax Integrity: Direct ownership of all payroll-related tax withholdings, employer burdens, and statutory contributions across all global regions. Filing Oversight: Ensure our payroll providers (ADP, etc.) executes all monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings accurately and on time. Registration Management: Proactively manage payroll tax account registrations in all active jurisdictions. Lead the setup of new tax IDs as we expand into new states or countries. Notice Resolution: Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving payroll tax notices or inquiries from local, state, or national agencies (e.g., IRS, HMRC). 3. Audit Process Improvement Compliance Lead: Manage internal and external payroll audits, ensuring all documentation is organized and compliant with local labor laws. Scalability: Continuously evaluate current processes to eliminate manual workarounds and improve the efficiency of our global payroll engine. What Really Gets Us Excited About You? 8-12 years of high-volume, multi-region payroll experience. You must have a proven track record of owning all aspects of processing across different global jurisdictions. Expert-level proficiency in ADP is required. Previous experience with Hibob HRIS, Oyster Payroll and Activpayroll is highly valued. Attention to Detail: You are the final line of defense. You have a natural ability to spot discrepancies in large datasets before they become issues. Effective Communication: You can translate complex payroll or tax concepts into clear, actionable information for stakeholders and employees alike. Collaborative Mindset: You excel at building bridges between departments and working cross-functionally to solve complex global problems. Always looking for an opportunity to learn, grow and give/receive feedback. Collaborative and coachable. Located in ET or CT highly preferred given the global nature of this role. Highly motivated and self-driven. Experience working in an AI-forward environment, with demonstrated ability to use AI tools and technologies as a core part of day-to-day work, problem-solving, and continuous learning. You don't mind minimal travel. You value a fun, positive, collaborative culture! Salary for this role ranges between $110,000 - $120,000 based on skill set and experience What Do We Offer? Interesting Work | We hire curious trendspotters and brave trendsetters. This is NOT your boring, routine, cushy, rest-and-vest corporate job. This is the “challenge yourself” role where you learn something new every day, never stop growing, and have fun while you’re doing it. Tribe Vibe | We are more than colleagues, we are a tribe. We have a strict “no a**hole policy” and enforce it diligently. This means we spend time together - with spontaneous office happy hours, organized outings, and community volunteer opportunities. We are a diverse and distributed team, but we like to stay connected. Bragging Rights | We are dreamers and dream makers. Our efforts pay off and we work with the most prestigious brands, from big-name retailers to airlines, to professional sports teams. Your contribution will make an impact with many of the most recognizable names in almost every industry including AirFrance KLM, ASICS, Burberry, Mattel, Mitsubishi, Walmart, and many more! One Team One Dream | This is one of our values, and it shows. We don’t believe in artificial hierarchies. If you’re part of the tribe, you have an opportunity to contribute. Your voice will be heard and you will also receive regular updates about the business and its performance. Which, btw, is through the roof, so it’s a great time to be joining… To review our Privacy Policy, please click here .

Posted 3 weeks ago

MCK McKesson Corporation

Payroll Tax Analyst

On-site
MCK McKesson CorporationUnited States, TX, The Woodlands

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all payroll tax related governmental, regulatory, and legislative requirements through quarterly balancing of payroll tax filings and tax jurisdictions through researching and resolving differences with taxing agencies; collecting refunds when applicable . Ensuring accurate employee wage and tax statements (W2’s) Prepares the W2C documentation and completes W2C spreadsheet for any tax related issues including but not limited to tax incompliance, multi-state employees, address changes, transfers and payroll tax election changes . Processes wage and tax adjustments to state income tax withholding, state unemployment, federal, FICA, locals, etc . Research prior quarter and prior year entries and adjustments, working closely with the Senior Payroll Tax Analyst . Ensures compliance with all payroll tax related governmental, regulatory, and legislative requirements at the employee level through tax election set ups for new hires, transfers, job changes and regular audits in Workday. Responsible for the research and follow up on agency notices, W-2C’s and related correspondence and notifications to and from government agencies. Provides guidance on Power of Attorney forms, updating contact and mailing information with agencies, ADP, Equifax, internal and external customers to the Payroll Tax Coordinator. Typically working with moderate guidance. Handles the entries associated with the quarterly error and adjustment reports needed for quarterly processing . Entering wage and tax adjustments into Workday for W-2 Error report, Negative Wage and Tax report, Employee Visa related issues, state reciprocal issues, working closely with the Senior Payroll Tax Analyst . Responsible for Visa tax requirement compliance including but not limited to obtaining required supporting documentation, processing wage and tax adjustments and communication with the customer. Responsible for the set up and maintenance associated with state reciprocal agreements through regular audits validating home and work location tax set up , researching, and providing tax election changes to Tax Coordinator for entry through regularly scheduled audits. Provides accurate and timely resolution for moderately complex payroll tax related discrepancies regarding paycheck earnings and deduction taxation, W2 explanations, payroll tax related escalations, military exemptions, etc. Contributes to Mergers Acquisitions projects through providing new account set ups, bank forms, authorization forms, guidance on Power of Attorney and other misc. forms to the Tax Co o rdinator for completion . Responsible for ensuring set up of final M A information has been completed. Back up support for logging, scanning and uploading all incoming and outgoing mail , as well as the Payroll Tax Mai l box. Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities): Degree or equivalent and typically requires 2+ years of payroll tax experience Preferred: 2+ years in payroll tax compliance focused in USA in a large multistate environment Knowledge of Workday and ADP SmartCompliance preferred Ability to manage and prioritize various responsibilities with competing, short deadlines Ability to work overtime as needed Very strong analytical skills and attention to detail Customer-orientated with strong ability for trouble shooting and issue resolution Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient using Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Outlook and Word We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here. Our Base Pay Range for this position $59,900 - $99,800 McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application. McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates. McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com . McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [email protected] or (Canada) [email protected] . Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted. Join us at McKesson!

Posted 5 days ago

VU

Payroll Tax Analyst

On-site
Visa U.S.A. Inc.United States - Atlanta, GA

Visa is a leader in payments technology, seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst to manage tax withholding and reporting activities. This role involves resolving tax notices, analyzing payroll data, and ensuring compliance with tax laws. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of experience, preferably in payroll tax. The position requires in-office presence, with some travel involved. Visa offers a collaborative environment where employees can make a meaningful impact.

Posted 1 week ago

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Payroll Tax Analyst

On-site
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Indianapolis

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position The Opportunity The Payroll Tax Analyst provides professional payroll and tax administration services for the North America Shared Services organization. In this role, you will partner with key stakeholders, leadership, and Centers of Excellence to enable data-driven decisions and support organizational strategy execution. You will be responsible for end-to-end payroll tax administration, continuous process and system improvements, and complex operational troubleshooting, while upholding strict confidentiality and employee privacy standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Payroll Tax Administration Compliance Execute processing for U.S. payroll tax administration, ensuring strict adherence to state/local payroll regulations and tax laws. Address inquiries from various taxing jurisdictions, respond to official tax notices, conduct tax audits, and perform risk assessments. Manage SUI rate updates, tax jurisdiction updates, tax filing amendments, Power of Attorney documentation, and lock-in letters. Oversee monthly and quarterly tax balancing across corporate entities. 2. Payroll Operations System Execution Calculate and process severance repayments and manage employee overpayment recoveries. 3. System Testing, Audit Continuous Improvement Gather, document, and analyze business requirements to translate business needs into scalable process and system design solutions. Participate in system upgrade validation and testing within Workday, including project testing and W-2 system testing. Apply Lean Six Sigma and root cause analysis methodologies to investigate trends, eliminate process bottlenecks, and optimize service delivery. Conduct ongoing data audits to maintain high levels of data integrity and system compliance. 4. Stakeholder Engagement Customer Support Deliver high-quality customer service by providing expert advice and clear solutions for routine and complex tax-related inquiries. Manage, research, and distribute cases using the ServiceNow case management system (People Portal). Handle W-2/W-2c requests, year-end adjustments, and tax correction communications. Develop training materials and deliver training to the user community and HR Shared Services staff regarding new functionalities, processes, and guidelines. Who You Are Education: Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. Years of experience may be considered in leiu of degeee. Experience: Minumum 3 years payroll experience. Experience within an HR Shared Services Center environment, preferably in a complex matrix organization. HR Payroll Knowledge: Broad understanding of HR services, policies, programs, and state/federal payroll tax regulations. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions). Problem Solving Analytics: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot complex issues, conduct root cause analyses, and evaluate business trends. Communication Collaboration: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with proven stakeholder management and change management capabilities. Work Style: Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple competing priorities, and navigate complex HR data structures. Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or APA certification. (preferred) Systems: Experience with U.S. Workday Payroll system and ServiceNow case management. (preferred) The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indiana is $58,200 - $108,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Indianapolis. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process. Who we are A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together. Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants .

Posted 4 weeks ago

FERROVIAL HOLDING US CORP

Payroll Tax Analyst

On-site
FERROVIAL HOLDING US CORPThe Woodlands, TX

Join Ferrovial as a Payroll Tax Analyst and elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or early career professionals looking to manage payroll tax compliance, oversee accurate reporting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. At Ferrovial, you will be part of a community of innovators, benefiting from career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and an inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation.

Posted 4 weeks ago

Faith Technologies, Inc.

Payroll Tax Specialist

On-site
Faith Technologies, Inc.WI - Menasha

Join Faith Technologies as a Payroll Tax Specialist, where your expertise will ensure accurate payroll tax processing, reporting, and compliance with various tax regulations. Collaborate with multiple departments while working in a supportive environment focused on employee well-being. Ideal candidates will have a strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and excellent organizational skills. This position offers a chance to thrive and grow in your career within a company dedicated to improving workplace culture and offering competitive benefits.

Posted 6 days ago

Upbound

Payroll Tax Specialist

On-site
UpboundPlano, TX

Upbound is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist for contractor conversion. This role involves ensuring accurate payroll tax processing and compliance in a diverse and inclusive work environment. The company values equality and promotes an atmosphere where every employee feels valued.

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Marina Galkina

Marina Galkina

Senior HR Manager, Lead Tech Recruiter, and Career Consultant

Payroll Jobs Salary Data (September 2026)

Review salary data for payroll roles across 2,477+ active postings, including payroll specialist, payroll coordinator, and payroll manager positions where available. Use this section to compare pay signals alongside role level, payroll systems, and job requirements.

Average Salary

$59k

$80k

$118k

25th

50th

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Based on 2,477 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on Aug 25, 2026

Salary Distribution

Entry555 jobs
$50k$57K$70k
Mid1,079 jobs
$62k$73K$93k
Senior843 jobs
$96k$122K$161k

Based on 2,477 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on Aug 25, 2026

Payroll Jobs salary ranges based on 2,477 job listings tracked by LiftmyCV
Experience Level25th PercentileMedian (50th)75th PercentileSample Size
Overall$58,650$80,000$117,5002,477
Entry-Level$49,625$56,700$70,400.2554
Mid-Level$62,400$72,540$92,526105
Senior-Level$95,984.88$122,270$160,637.582

"Payroll hiring in 2026 tends to reward precision more than polish. Employers are usually looking for people who can handle pay cycles, tax details, reconciliations, garnishments, benefits deductions, and system cleanup without creating noise for finance or HR. For payroll specialist, payroll coordinator, and payroll manager roles, the resume has to show accuracy, confidentiality, and comfort with payroll platforms, not just general HR administration."

Marina's Market Take

Senior HR Leader & Lead Tech Recruiter

How to Land a Payroll Role in 2026

Payroll jobs in 2026 reward candidates who can show accuracy, confidentiality, and calm ownership of recurring pay cycles. Position yourself around the payroll lane you actually fit: payroll specialist, payroll administrator, payroll coordinator, payroll analyst, payroll manager, or payroll tax-focused roles. A general accounting profile can work, but only if your application clearly connects your experience to timekeeping, deductions, garnishments, benefits deductions, wage and hour rules, tax filings, and year-end payroll tasks.

For specialist and coordinator roles, emphasize hands-on processing work: reviewing timesheets, entering payroll changes, resolving paycheck issues, handling new hire setup, supporting terminations, and working with HRIS or payroll platforms. If you have experience with ADP, Workday, UKG, Paychex, Ceridian, QuickBooks Payroll, or similar systems, name the tools directly and connect them to the payroll tasks you performed.

For payroll analyst and manager roles, lean into controls, reporting, audits, reconciliations, process fixes, and cross-functional work with HR, finance, benefits, and compliance teams. Employers reading for payroll leadership want to see that you can manage deadlines, reduce errors, document procedures, and support quarter-end or year-end requirements without creating confusion for employees.

  • Choose a clear payroll lane: processing, tax, systems, reporting, compliance, or team management.
  • Show cycle ownership: weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, multi-state, union, hourly, salaried, or contractor payroll if applicable.
  • Use payroll vocabulary: W-2s, 1099s, garnishments, PTO accruals, deductions, direct deposit, payroll audits, and tax notices.
  • Prioritize fit carefully: remote, hybrid, on-site, high-volume payroll, multi-entity payroll, and industry-specific payroll can require very different experience.

LiftmyCV helps you find payroll jobs that match your skills, experience, and preferred work style, then auto-apply to relevant roles faster.

Required Skills

payroll processing
payroll administration
payroll compliance
payroll taxes
timekeeping
benefits deductions
wage calculations
payroll reporting
employee records
data entry
account reconciliation
payroll audits
HRIS
accounts payable
labor laws
confidentiality

Resume Tips

For payroll jobs, your resume should show accuracy, compliance awareness, and hands-on ownership of payroll cycles. Lead with experience processing weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or multi-state payroll, especially if you’ve handled wage garnishments, tax filings, benefits deductions, off-cycle checks, year-end W-2s, or payroll reconciliations. Name the systems you’ve used, such as ADP Workforce Now, Workday Payroll, UKG Pro, Paychex, Ceridian Dayforce, QuickBooks Payroll, Excel, or NetSuite. Certifications like CPP, FPC, or SHRM-CP can help, but only include them if current or clearly in progress for 2026.

Cut vague office-administration language unless it connects directly to payroll, timekeeping, HRIS data, accounting, or employee issue resolution. A payroll resume should not bury payroll under general HR support. Put payroll volume, pay groups, state coverage, audit work, and deadline ownership where a recruiter can see them quickly.

Weak bullet: “Helped with payroll and answered employee questions.”

Stronger bullet: “Processed biweekly payroll for 450 employees across 6 states using ADP Workforce Now, resolved timecard exceptions, reconciled deductions, and supported quarterly payroll tax reporting.”

If your background includes accounting or HR operations, frame it through payroll outcomes: cleaner GL entries, fewer correction runs, accurate employee records, or smoother benefits deductions. LiftmyCV helps you create an ATS-friendly payroll resume tailored to each job, so your skills and experience better match what employers are looking for.

How to Prepare for Interviews

Interview preparation for payroll jobs

Payroll interviews usually test accuracy, confidentiality, deadline discipline, and comfort with payroll systems. Prepare examples that show how you handled pay cycle close, corrected a payroll discrepancy, reviewed timekeeping data, or worked through a tax, benefits, or garnishment issue without exposing employee details.

Expect practical questions, not just background discussion. A common format is a scenario such as: “An employee says their overtime was missing from the last paycheck. Walk us through what you would check first.” Build your answer around time records, pay rules, approvals, system entries, audit trails, and employee communication.

For payroll specialist, payroll analyst, and payroll manager roles, bring specific examples tied to reconciliations, multi-state payroll, year-end forms, compliance updates in 2026, vendor coordination, or process cleanup. If the role mentions reporting, prepare to explain a payroll metric or variance report you’ve built. If it involves leadership, be ready to discuss controls, escalation paths, and how you reduce repeat payroll errors.

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