Payroll Analyst

Credo; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical and other benefits

Job summary

Credo in San Jose is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage end-to-end bi-weekly US payroll and Canada payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across jurisdictions.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, support off-cycle payrolls, reconcile data, and contribute to automation and process improvements in a structured environment. The role offers a base salary and discretionary bonus with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive payroll processing experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Maintain knowledge of US payroll regulations (multi-state, FLSA).
• Complete payroll reconciliation and SOX-aligned documentation.
• Familiarity with equity compensation payroll processing (RSUs/ESPP).
• Experience handling centralized payroll inquiries with professional communication.
• Support special payroll projects and endure a documentation-driven environment.
• Comfortable learning and applying new automation processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end processing of bi-weekly US payroll and bi-weekly Canada payroll.
• Prepare and coordinate US & Canada off-cycle payrolls as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of US and Canada payroll regulations, tax withholding rules, and statutory requirements.
• Manage data collection and reconciliation for payroll, including support documentation.
• Provide standard and ad-hoc payroll reports for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with updating payroll procedures as processes evolve.
• Sustain orderly payroll records and file organization.
• Partner to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and process alignment.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with clear, timely communication.
• Learn and support new automation process flows and technologies.
• Assist with special projects as necessary.

Skills

Payroll processing

US payroll regulations

Equity compensation payroll

SOX compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation practices

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

CPP certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a Payroll Analyst who will support day-to-day payroll operations for the US and Canada - playing a hands-on role in processing, reconciliation, and compliance. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Global Payroll.

This role sits at the intersection of precision and partnership. In addition to supporting core payroll processing activities, the Payroll Analyst is a key contributor to enhancement projects, cross-functional collaboration, and the continuous improvement work that keeps our payroll operations audit-ready and scalable. It is for the detail-obsessed payroll professional - someone who takes pride in accuracy, communicates clearly with employees and stakeholders alike, and is energized by building better processes.

Base salary range is $85,000 - $110,000 a year. The base salary offer will depend on factors such as education, experience, training, skills, qualifications, and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus and a full range of medical and other benefits.

Why Credo

• Purpose: We invest in what matters. From meaningful, future-shaping projects to competitive compensation, we empower you to grow your career while making a lasting impact.
• People:Connection starts within. We collaborate, celebrate wins, and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.
• Possibilities:Our belief shapes what's next. As Global Payroll Operations moves to a more consolidated, globally aligned structure, this role has real influence over how payroll scales across new countries and processes.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive payroll processing experience, with demonstrated ownership of full-cycle payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, used routinely for payroll reconciliation, audit, and reporting.
• Maintain working knowledge of US payroll regulations (multi-state, FLSA, etc)
• Complete payroll reconciliation checklists and support documentation practices that align with SOX and audit standards.
• Familiarity with equity compensation payroll processing - RSUs, ESPP, or stock options - and related tax treatment.
• Experience managing or contributing to a centralized payroll inquiry function, with clear and professional employee-facing communication skills.
• Support special payroll projects as needed.
• Comfortable working in a structured, documentation-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
• Working knowledge of Canada payroll.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled payroll, reconciliation, or workflow automation tools.
• Awareness of the Accounting Journal entry process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end to end processing of bi-weekly US payroll for employees, including timekeeping population, and bi-weekly Canada payroll.
• Prepare and coordinate US & Canada off-cycle payrolls as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of US and Canada payroll regulations, tax withholding rules and statutory requirements.
• Manage the data collection and reconciliation of all items that flow into payroll, including maintaining the support documentation.
• Provide standard and ad-hoc payroll reports as needed by various internal departments.
• Support updating payroll procedures as processes change.
• Sustain good recordkeeping practices and payroll file organization.
• Partner closely to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and process alignment.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with a customer service approach - clear, timely communication.
• Ability to learn and support new automation process flows and technologies.
• Assist with special projects as necessary.

About Credo

Credo’s mission is to transform connectivity at scale through fast, reliable, and energy-efficient system solutions. Our high-speed copper and optical interconnect products deliver industry-leading power and performance at up to 1.6T to meet the ever-expanding data infrastructure demands of AI.

Our product portfolio includes ZeroFlap (ZF) Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and ZF optical transceivers, OmniConnect memory solutions, and a suite of retimers and DSPs for optical and copper Ethernet and PCIe, all leveraging the PILOT diagnostic and analytics software platform. Credo innovations enable our customers to connect the systems that connect the world.

Credo iscommitted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, [e-mail].