Global Payroll Analyst

Aston Carter•New York, NY

2d•$38 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Payroll Analyst will own end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing for multi-state U.S. employees while supporting international payroll operations in regions such as the UK, Portugal, and Lithuania. This role focuses on accurate execution in BambooHR, strong payroll tax and compliance management, and continuous process improvement across the payroll function. Operating within a high-growth fintech environment, the analyst will collaborate closely with HR, Finance, vendors, and leadership to optimize workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and help scale a robust, global-ready payroll infrastructure.

Requirements

4–7 years of hands-on payroll processing experience, with a focus on multi-state U.S. payroll.
Proven experience executing payroll in BambooHR (required), including data entry, validation, and processing.
Deep understanding of payroll tax and compliance requirements at federal, state, and local levels.
Experience with payroll reconciliation and auditing to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
Exposure to international payroll oversight, supporting global payroll alignment without directly executing in-country payroll.
Ability to identify, analyze, and improve payroll processes, including year-end workflows and bottlenecks.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a process-oriented mindset.
Comfort working in a fast-moving environment with non-traditional schedules and changing priorities.
Hands-on working style, with a focus on execution rather than purely managerial oversight.
Effective collaboration skills with HR, Finance, vendors, and leadership to support cross-functional initiatives.
Experience with Workday or similar HRIS/payroll systems, in addition to BambooHR.
Competence in vendor management related to payroll and benefits administration.

Nice To Haves

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification.
Experience with ACA reporting, including 1094-C and 1095-C forms.
Background in fintech or other high-growth environments where processes and structures evolve quickly.
Exposure to equity-related payroll processing, such as bonuses, option exercises, and buybacks.
Experience contributing to the design and scaling of payroll infrastructure in a growing organization.
Ability to communicate clearly about complex payroll and tax topics to non-technical stakeholders.
Curious, process-focused mindset with a willingness to challenge the status quo and drive optimization.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end payroll processing for semi-monthly payroll cycles, with a focus on multi-state U.S. payroll.
Execute payroll accurately in BambooHR, ensuring data integrity, system accuracy, and timely processing.
Process all payroll-related changes including new hires, terminations, compensation adjustments, bonuses, and corrections.
Review and audit payroll runs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable payroll tax and regulatory requirements.
Support global payroll alignment by coordinating with international payroll partners in regions such as the UK, Portugal, and Lithuania, while not directly owning in-country execution.
Partner with external vendors and internal HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth, compliant, and efficient payroll operations.
Handle payroll tax setup, updates, and ongoing maintenance to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations.
Manage payroll compliance activities, including monitoring changes in legislation and implementing necessary updates in systems and processes.
Identify process inefficiencies and year-end bottlenecks across payroll operations and propose practical solutions.
Contribute to process improvement and scalability initiatives to support a growing employee population and evolving global footprint.
Perform payroll reconciliations and audits to validate data accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Support ACA reporting activities, including preparation and review of 1094-C and 1095-C forms.
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and leadership to provide payroll insights and support broader people and finance initiatives.
Challenge existing workflows, recommend enhancements, and help implement new processes and tools to optimize payroll operations.
Maintain a hands-on approach to day-to-day payroll tasks, ensuring consistent execution rather than solely providing oversight.