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-moving global payroll system across 60+ countries, implementing automation and AI-driven solutions. This role involves future-proofing our payroll infrastructure, refining variable compensation structures, and driving strategic improvements to support Superside's rapid growth. You will take ownership of the global payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely payments to 700+ employees. You will collaborate with various teams and act as a strategic advisor on payroll best practices. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic, high-growth environments and is passionate about building best-in-class payroll systems.

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