Sr. Payroll Analyst, US

Job Description Company Description LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We're also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that's built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works. Job Description At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. LinkedIn is looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst US to oversee accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll processing for our multi-state U.S. workforce. This role plays a key part in ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements and special projects within our payroll operations. As a Senior Payroll Analyst, you will manage complex payroll processing activities, including processing equity compensation, performing reconciliations, conducting audits, preparing reports, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to resolve payroll issues. This position requires exceptional analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and in-depth knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations. Our Global Payroll & Employment Tax team operates with core values of Adaptability, Flexibility, Accountability, Integrity, Trust & Communication, and Authentic Leadershipalways grounded in a shared assumption of positive intent. Responsibilities: - Process bi-weekly payroll for over 10,000 U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy for hourly and salaried employees, new hires, terminations, retroactive adjustments, commissions, bonuses, and one-time payments. - Conduct payroll audits, prepare compliant termination payments in accordance with state laws, and ensure adherence to corporate policies, payroll regulations, and tax requirements. - Provide employee support by resolving payroll cases with accuracy and empathy, ensuring SLA adherence and positive employee experience. - Partner with Employment Tax to assess compliance risks, support audits, and contribute to strategic initiatives impacting payroll operations. - Process stock-based compensation and prepare relevant reconciliations and support. - Generate and maintain standard and ad hoc payroll reports, documentation, and knowledge articles to support operational excellence - Identify and implement process improvements, support special projects, and provide analysis and reconciliation for payroll inquiries. - Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional business partners to resolve payroll issues with proactiveness and ensure SLA compliance. - Maintain current knowledge of US labor laws, payroll regulations, and compliance requirements. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline - 5+ years of multi-state US payroll experience - 5+ years of analytical and Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, IF statements) with the ability to manage large data sets. Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency in payroll systems including Workday, ADP GlobalView , ADP Smart Compliance, and reporting tools. - Strong understanding of US payroll, tax withholding, and compliance obligations. - FPC or CPP certification. - Experience with international payrolls and equity compensation. - Strong judgment to proactively identify and escalate issues. - Self-starter who works independently while collaborating effectively in a team. - Detail-oriented, highly organized, and results-driven. - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure. - English fluency - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across cultures and functions. - Proven ability to deliver accurate and timely payroll in high-volume, multi-jurisdiction environments. - Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations. - Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and customer service skills. - High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Suggested Skills: - ADP GlobalView Payroll System - Workday / HCM Tool experience - Service NOW / CRM tool - Strategic & Analytical Thinking - Attention to detail Additional Information What We Offer: - Opportunity to work in a dynamic, inclusive, and global environment. - Exposure to leading-edge payroll technologies and processes. - Career development and growth opportunities. - Culture of recognition, continuous learning, and collaboration. At LinkedIn, we're transforming the way the world works. Join us to ensure payroll excellence and help shape the employee experience for thousands of colleagues across the US and Canada. India Disability Policy LinkedIn is an equal employment opportunity employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. For more information on our equal opportunity policy, please visit https://legal.linkedin.com/content/dam/legal/Policy_India_EqualOppPWD_9-12-2023.pdf Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal.