Senior Payroll Analyst

Airspace

. Own the employee payroll experience by responding to payroll inquiries professionally, empathetically, accurately, and promptly.

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global payroll processes, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and improving payroll operations through automation. Strong communication skills facilitate collaboration with HR, Finance, and Legal teams while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in payroll administration.

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Global Payroll ManagementHRIS Systems ExperienceStatutory Payroll Mechanics KnowledgePayroll Process ImprovementRegulatory Compliance Expertise

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingVariable Compensation CalculationAudit and Review ManagementInternational Tax ComplianceStatutory Filings Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStrong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsIndependent and ResourcefulCollaborative Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

RipplingMTH NumbersVistra

Industry Keywords

GDPRERISAHIPAACOBRAFLSA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the employee payroll experience by responding to payroll inquiries professionally, empathetically, accurately, and promptly.
Own and process global payroll across Airspace entities and Employer of Record platforms, managing multiple concurrent payroll cycles.
Maintain compensation, health benefits, and retirement plan administration across multiple jurisdictions through audits and reviews.
Maintain payroll checklists, country-specific SOPs, and payroll documentation, including monthly retirement and benefits audits.
Monitor international tax, social security, and retirement requirements; flag regulatory changes and manage statutory filings and registrations.
Coordinate with local in-country service providers and manage payroll vendor relationships.
Maintain payroll controls, approval workflows, segregation of duties, and audit trails.
Lead efforts to automate and scale payroll operations.
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and other teams on global payroll best practices, notices, audits, reporting, and compliance.
Deliver at least one payroll process improvement or enhancement each quarter.
Support U.S. and international payroll transformation and automation initiatives.
Communicate payroll matters clearly to colleagues and senior leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience as a payroll specialist or administrator, including international payroll or payroll across multiple organizations/entities and pay cycles.
Excellent attention to detail, exemplary organization skills, strong written and verbal communication skills across teams and time zones.
Technology savvy, with hands-on experience working in HRIS systems.
Familiarity with statutory payroll mechanics in several of the following: Garnishments, UK PAYE and pension management, Netherlands Zvw contributions, Singapore CPF, Malaysia SOCSO/EPF, and general LATAM social security, contractual versus at-will employment, FLSA classifications.
Experience calculating and processing variable compensation, including bonuses, commissions, incentives, and other supplemental earnings, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with local payroll regulations.
Independent and resourceful, with the judgment to recognize what merits escalation and the initiative to communicate it clearly.
Ability to articulate and communicate clearly, concisely, and thoughtfully across time zones.
Comfort managing multiple competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Intellectual curiosity, a drive to improve, and a willingness to make and learn from mistakes.
A collaborative, selfless approach to teamwork.
Knowledge of GDPR, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and emerging regulatory issues preferred.
Rippling, MTH Numbers, Vistra experience a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

High-quality health, dental, and vision plan options.
Open PTO.
401(k) with company match