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Payroll Analyst

Notion San Francisco, California Hybrid mid full-time

Salary

$120,000 - $140,000 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our Accounting team at Notion. As a Payroll Analyst, you will manage accurate, on-time U.S. payrolls and provide operational coverage for the payroll team.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and reconcile all bi-weekly, quarterly, and off-cycle payrolls using Workday for employees in the United States
  • Own and administer the Workday Time Tracking module for all non-exempt hourly employees to ensure timecards are accurately submitted and approved on time
  • Process all leave of absence amounts, fringe benefits, equity transactions, and 401K/Roth contributions using Fidelity
  • Liaise with the ADP support team to ensure the accuracy and timely processing of garnishments, taxes, and net pay
  • Collaborate closely with the People team, Finance team, and external payroll partners to identify and improve payroll workflows
  • Provide excellent employee experience as the first point of contact for all U.S. payroll inquiries
  • Generate and analyze payroll reports using Workday
  • Reconcile and prepare month-end U.S. payroll journal entries
  • Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
  • Serve as additional support to the Senior Payroll Analyst
  • Complete ad-hoc tasks and other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • 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 and understanding of Federal/State payroll tax and labor laws
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and competing priorities in a high-growth environment
  • Highly proficient in MS Excel (e.g., vlookups, pivot tables, and formulas) with the curiosity to use AI tools thoughtfully in payroll workflows

Nice to Haves:

  • Experience with NetSuite
  • Experience creating and reconciling payroll journal entries
  • Experience with Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits)
  • Experience with ADP smart compliance, vendor implementation

We offer competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits. The estimated base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 per year.

Skills

Required

  • Workday
  • U.S. payroll compliance
  • Federal/State payroll tax and labor laws
  • MS Excel

Nice to have

  • NetSuite
  • payroll journal entries
  • Workday modules
  • ADP smart compliance

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/notion/92de7ece-b7d9-4b2a-b9cb-b978cc690a46

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