Senior Payroll Analyst (Rippling Expert)

Mariden Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariden Search is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst with strong Rippling experience to lead and optimize payroll operations across the United States and international locations. The role partners with Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure accurate payroll processing for employees, including those with variable compensation structures, and to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of payroll experience, hands-on Rippling expertise, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, business administration or related field.
• 4+ years of payroll experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll for large employee populations.
• Advanced Excel and payroll reporting skills.
• Hands-on experience with Rippling strongly preferred.
• Exposure to international payroll operations (Europe and/or Mexico).
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations, conversions, or integrations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute semi-monthly payroll processing for approximately 1,000 employees across the United States.
• Serve as the internal payroll expert for Rippling and related payroll technologies.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure accurate payroll administration for employees with variable compensation structures.
• Support payroll operations for international employees and entities, including Europe and future expansion into Mexico.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, local, and international regulations.
• Lead payroll-related system enhancements, integrations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams on payroll reconciliations, month-end close activities, accruals, and reporting.

Job description

Mariden Search is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst with strong Rippling experience to lead and optimize payroll operations across the United States and international locations. The role partners with Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure accurate payroll processing for employees, including those with variable compensation structures, and to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of payroll experience, hands-on Rippling expertise, and a track record of