Senior Payroll Analyst

Company Description

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We're also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that's built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.

Company Description

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We're also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that's built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.

Join us to transform the way the world works.

Job Description

This position is based in São Paulo.

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

Our vision is to create economic opportunities for every member of the global workforce. We know that when people feel like they belong and are equipped with the right tools and support, incredible things happen. That's why we invest in our people and create a workplace where careers can thrive, and where meaningful work drives real impact.

We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Payroll Analyst to join our payroll team supporting the North America region. This role requires deep expertise in US payroll operations, tax compliance, and systems management, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to work cross-functionally. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for over 11,000 employees across multiple states.

What You'll Do:

Payroll Processing & Administration

• Play a key role in accurately and timely processing bi-weekly payroll for over 11,000 U.S. employees, including new hires, terminations, commissions, leaves of absence, retroactive adjustments, and one-time payments.
• Conduct detailed payroll data audits to ensure accuracy and verify that all processed items are properly supported with appropriate documentation.
• Handle multi-state payroll complexities while ensuring compliance with varying state regulations.
• Process stock-based compensation (RSUs, ISOs, ESPPs) and taxable benefits (e.g., commuter programs, gifts).
• Calculate and reconcile termination payments in accordance with applicable laws.
• Partner with HR and internal systems teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure Workday-to-ADP integration accuracy.
• Monitor and apply internal policies and legal requirements to all payroll transactions.
  
  

Reporting, Audits & Documentation

• Develop, maintain, and deliver custom and standard reports and reconciliations for data accuracy.
• Ensure proper documentation of payroll processes, maintaining up-to-date knowledge articles.
• Participate in and support internal/external audits and reconciliations.
  
  

Process Optimization

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Support in driving automation initiatives.
• Take ownership of special projects and evolving business needs.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted partner to internal teams and third-party vendors to resolve payroll issues efficiently.
• Provide expert research and resolution on payroll inquiries, tax discrepancies, and compliance matters.
• Ability to translate complex payroll matters to employees and stakeholders at all levels clearly and confidently.
  
  

Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain expert knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws as they relate to payroll.
• Ensure accurate application of payroll taxation for compensation and benefits.
  
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on multi-state U.S. payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience working with U.S. payroll tax law and compliance obligations.
• Experience with Excel (advanced formulas including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, IF statements).
• Experience with ADP payroll systems, including ADP Smart Compliance.
• Experience with equity compensation programs (e.g., RSUs, ESPP).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• FPC or CPP certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with ADP GlobalView (SAP-based system) and Workday.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
  
  

Suggested Skills:

• Prioritization
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Problem Solving
  
  

Additional Information

Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates

Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• IndustriesTechnology, Information and Internet

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