Senior Payroll Specialist

Electronic Arts•Redwood City, CA

22d•$71,500 - $112,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Electronic Arts is hiring a Senior Payroll Specialist within its CFO organization. The position reports to the Payroll Supervisor and follows a hybrid work model, with three days in the office in Redwood City, California. The role supports U.S. payroll operations, compliance, audits, year-end activities, and process improvement for a large, multistate employee population. It partners with business and finance teams and contributes to accurate payroll processing and effective controls.

Requirements

At least 5 years of U.S. payroll experience with a large, multistate employee population.
At least 5 years of experience with multiple HRIS/payroll systems, such as ADP, Workday, UKG Pro, or Ceridian.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with large payroll datasets.
Experience independently managing payroll tax compliance and W-2 reconciliation, with an in-depth understanding of employee tax validation.
Experience with laws affecting leave-of-absence pay.

Responsibilities

Assist with multistate payroll processing, pre- and post-payroll audits, and adjustments or corrections to current and prior pay periods.
Follow established payroll controls and maintain supporting documentation and evidence for internal and external audits.
Monitor tax law changes across applicable jurisdictions and help manage registration in new tax jurisdictions.
Assist with comprehensive W-2 audits, resolve identified discrepancies, and process corrections.
Support assigned projects to automate processes and increase efficiency.