Senior Payroll Analyst

Lyft•Nashville, TN

8h•$72,160 - $90,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Lyft is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to join its Accounting team. The role supports bi-weekly US and Canadian payroll processing, maintains payroll records, and develops and documents Payroll policies and procedures. It also supports payroll processing and tax reporting for quarterly equity vesting and the ESPP plan, and manages payroll-related Leave of Absence processes. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. This is a hybrid role in the Nashville area, with three in-office days per week—Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday—after a Lyft office is established in Nashville. Hybrid team members may work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year. The expected base pay range is $72,160–$90,200, with the range dependent on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of relevant payroll experience.
Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mobile workforce payroll, multi-jurisdictional payroll, processing payroll in multiple countries, and equity vesting processes.
Prior experience with Workday, ADP Globalview, and Dayforce.

Responsibilities

Process assigned US and/or international payrolls.
Process compensation and benefits inputs, including auditing benefits, compensation, and leave-of-absence data for assigned payrolls.
Coordinate leave-of-absence payments and return-to-work dates with the vendor.
Coordinate employee relocation data with the relocation team.
Assist with auditing payroll taxes related to quarterly equity vesting and the ESPP plan.
Maintain SOX compliance in areas of responsibility.
Assist in developing and documenting Payroll initiatives to streamline processes and scale with the organization.
Maintain and reconcile payroll records.
Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service to employees with questions about pay, deductions, paid leave balances, and payroll processes.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of required tax reporting.
Partner with HR, Benefits, IT, Finance, and Accounting teams to develop and improve processes.
Prepare ad hoc reports and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, with additional programs available when enrolled.
Mental health benefits.
Family-building benefits.
Child care and pet benefits.
401(k) plan.
12 observed holidays.
Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members; 15 days of paid time off for hourly team members.
18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.
Subsidized commuter benefits.
Lyft Pink program benefits and opportunities to test new Ridership Program benefits.
Hybrid work flexibility, including the option to work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year.