Senior Payroll Analyst

Summary

Join Superside as a high-impact Senior Payroll Analyst to revolutionize our global payroll function. You will scale and optimize a complex, fast-growing global payroll system across 60+ countries, implementing automation and AI-driven solutions. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate and timely payments, leveraging AI insights to optimize variable compensation, and reimagining payroll operations for rapid growth. You will analyze payroll trends, develop scalable frameworks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires a deep understanding of global payroll, automation, and variable compensation models. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are obsessed with optimization, this is the perfect opportunity.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on global payroll experience, ideally in high-growth startups or international companies
• Expertise in payroll automation or AI-driven solutions, with a track record of implementing scalable processes
• Deep understanding of complex variable compensation models, including commission-based and performance-linked structures
• Proficiency in data analysis (Excel or Google Sheets) to track trends and drive payroll decisions
• Self-starter mentality—comfortable leading initiatives, solving complex problems, and thriving in fast-changing environments
• Strong collaboration skills, working across Finance, HR, and Tech to align payroll with company goals
• Obsessed with optimization, always looking for smarter, faster ways to run payroll at scale

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a global payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely payments to 700+ Supersiders across 60+ countries
• Implement cutting-edge payroll tech and automation to minimize manual work and streamline global payment processes
• Leverage AI-driven insights to optimize variable compensation structures, aligning incentives with company objectives
• Reimagine payroll operations to handle rapid workforce growth, evolving regulations, and complex contractor models
• Analyze payroll trends and financial data to identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency, and cost control
• Develop future-ready, scalable payroll frameworks to support business expansion and regulatory changes
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to align payroll operations with compliance and strategic goals
• Act as a strategic advisor on payroll best practices, ensuring Superside stays ahead of industry trends
• Build and refine self-service payroll systems, empowering employees while reducing administrative overhead