Senior Payroll Analyst

Summary

Join Mozilla Corporation as a Senior Payroll Analyst and lead North America payroll operations, processing semi-monthly payroll for approximately 800 U.S. and Canadian employees. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, guarantee accurate and timely payroll cycles, and provide insightful reporting and analysis. You will play a key role in process improvements and cross-functional initiatives, acting as a subject matter expert and mentor. This position requires a BA/BS in a related field and 7+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably across U.S. and Canadian payrolls. Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and experience with payroll systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred) are essential. The role offers a generous compensation and benefits package, including performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, retirement contributions, and various other perks.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Accounting Finance or related field
• AND 7+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably across U.S. and Canadian payrolls
• OR equivalent combination of education
• Strong knowledge of federal and state/provincial payroll tax regulations
• Experience with payroll systems
• Strong customer service focus with an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and partner with key stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity
• Experience working in cross-functional environments

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees (~800 employees), ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll on a semi-monthly basis
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements
• Own payroll issue resolution, effectively collaborating and communicating with internal and external partners
• Partner with the People Operations, Benefits and external vendors to ensure accurate benefit deductions and payroll-related transactions
• Act as a subject matter expert and resource for payroll best practices, laws, and system capabilities continually looking for opportunities to standardize and scale payroll processes and procedures
• Assist with year-end activities, including W-2s, T4s, tax filings, and audits
• Mentor and guide Payroll Administrator

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent designation is a plus

Benefits

• Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees - we share in our success as one team
• Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute)
• Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together
• Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
• One-time home office stipend
• Annual professional development budget
• Quarterly well-being stipend
• Considerable paid parental leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country)