Notion
Payroll Analyst
$120K–$140K
San Francisco, California · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years of U.S. payroll processing experience and 2+ years of Workday payroll system experience.
About the job
Manages accurate U.S. payroll operations, compliance, reporting, and process improvements while supporting employee payroll inquiries.
What you'll do
- Process and reconcile bi-weekly, quarterly commission, and off-cycle U.S. payrolls; administer Workday Time Tracking and payroll-related benefits, leave, equity, and contributions.
- Coordinate with ADP and internal teams to support accurate payroll taxes, garnishments, net pay, and improved workflows.
- Generate payroll reports, prepare month-end journal entries, assist with balance sheet reconciliations, and respond to employee payroll inquiries.
What they ask for
- 4+ years of U.S. payroll processing experience for mid-market / scaling enterprises.
- 2+ years of experience with Workday payroll system.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll compliance, Federal/State payroll tax, and labor laws.
- Proficient in MS Excel, including vlookups, pivot tables, and formulas; able to manage competing priorities.
Nice to have
- Experience with NetSuite and creating and reconciling payroll journal entries.
- Experience with Workday modules, ADP smart compliance, or vendor implementation.
Pay
$120,000 - $140,000 USD per year (base salary)
Tools
Workday, Fidelity, ADP, MS Excel, NetSuite, ADP smart compliance
AI focus
Use AI tools thoughtfully in payroll workflows; the company expects intellectual curiosity and willingness to use AI as a collaborator.
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