Senior Payroll Analyst, North America

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement contributions with vesting

Home office stipend

Professional development budget

Well-being stipend

Parental leave

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst for North America to own end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-country workforce, primarily in the U.S. and Canada. You will ensure accurate deductions, tax compliance, and provide employee support, while partnering with People Operations and vendors.

This remote role is US-based, with compensation ranging from $113,000 to $151,000 annually and opportunities to lead year-end processes and payroll improvements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• 7+ years of payroll processing experience with US/Canada.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state/provincial payroll taxes.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now payroll system.
• CPP or equivalent designation is a plus.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for 800 employees in US and Canada.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and reporting.
• Resolve payroll issues with internal partners and external vendors.
• Collaborate with People Operations and vendors on benefits deductions.
• Support year-end activities and W-2/tax filings.
• Mentor Payroll Administrator.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP Workforce Now

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

BA/BS in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst, North America to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space.

This role will own end-to-end payroll execution for a multi-country workforce, with a primary focus on accuracy, compliance, and employee support across the U.S. and Canada. The position partners closely with People Operations, external vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely payroll processing and proper benefit deductions. It also serves as a key resource for payroll best practices, system capability, and year-end reporting activities.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $113,000 – $151,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 800 employees in the U.S. and Canada
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements
• Resolve payroll issues through effective collaboration with internal partners and external vendors
• Partner with People Operations and external vendors to ensure accurate benefit deductions
• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll best practices and system capabilities
• Assist with year-end activities, including W-2s and tax filings
• Mentor and guide the Payroll Administrator

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably with U.S. and Canadian payrolls
• Strong knowledge of federal and state/provincial payroll tax regulations
• Experience with payroll systems, particularly ADP Workforce Now
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent designation is a plus

Benefits

• Generous performance-based bonus plans for eligible employees
• Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting
• Quarterly wellness days for all employees
• 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

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.