Global Payroll Analyst

In this role, you’ll coordinate and manage technical payroll accounting activities across Scale’s global footprint. You’ll manage the preparation, maintenance, processing, analysis and auditing of manual and automated payroll data, information, records and reports – ensuring accuracy and completeness of payroll transactions. You’ll also lead, train and provide guidance to internal and external partners, and serve as a clear point of contact for resolving payroll related inquiries.

English fluency is required.

You will:

• Support End-to-End Payroll Processing: Execute multi-frequency domestic and international payroll cycles, accurately managing all compensation inputs, deductions, and employee lifecycle changes.
• Compliance & Audits: Perform rigorous pre- and post-payroll audits, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and ensure strict adherence to all multi-jurisdictional tax, labor, and company regulations.
• Accounting & Reporting: Support payroll accounting functions, including month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, management reporting, and year-end tax activities (e.g., W-2s).
• Employee Support & Vendor Management: Operate the payroll help desk as the primary resource for employee inquiries and coordinate daily with external vendors, PEO/EOR partners, and tax agencies.
• Systems & Process Optimization: Leverage HRIS and modern technologies (including AI tools) to maintain confidential records, adapt to legislative changes, and continuously improve workflow efficiency and accuracy.

Ideally you'd have:

• Experience executing multi-frequency domestic and international payroll cycles, managing compensation inputs, deductions, and employee lifecycle changes.
• Perform pre- and post-payroll audits, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with multi-jurisdictional tax, labor, and company regulations.
• Manage payroll accounting: month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, management reporting, and year-end tax activities (e.g., W-2s).
• Use HRIS and AI-enabled tools to maintain confidential records, adapt to legislative changes, and improve workflow efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving and technical aptitude, including ability to learn AI-enabled tools and new systems.
• 2+ years processing international payroll, with working knowledge of PEO/EOR systems.

Nice to haves:

• Skilled in preparing, verifying, and auditing payroll records with strong attention to detail and compliance in using tools including ADP.
• Understanding of domestic and international payroll law, retirement systems (401(k), IRC 125, HSA), tax withholding, and benefits.
• Bring genuine enthusiasm for supporting global employee questions and resolving issues.