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Cornerstone is hiring a Senior Payroll Analyst. The role involves managing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, administering benefits-related payroll activities, and collaborating closely with Finance and People teams. The analyst also mentors payroll staff and leads payroll system improvements during a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Highlights

Manage payroll systems, data entry, and maintain accurate payroll records including benefits and deductions.
Ensure compliance with payroll tax laws, wage regulations, and company policies.
Administer pension, savings, and benefit-related payroll activities and process garnishments.
Reconcile payroll data, validate reports, and oversee payment delivery methods such as checks and ACH.
Respond to payroll inquiries, support audits, and maintain payroll policies and documentation.
Use ADP payroll systems with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data reconciliation) required.
Require 5+ years experience in multi-state or multi-region payroll with strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
Compensation range: $64,800 to $103,700 USD base salary, plus potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits.
Experience with global payroll operations, equity compensation, payroll system implementations, and automation tools is a plus.

Senior Payroll Analyst Full Description

Senior Payroll Analyst

United States

We're looking for a

Senior Payroll Analyst

This role is Remote, United States

The Senior Payroll Analyst ensures accurate, compliant, and timely processing of payroll while partnering closely with Finance and People teams. This role provides reliable financial data, supports payroll tax and holiday processing, and serves as a mentor and subject matter expert to payroll staff.

This is a 6 month FIXED TERM remote role.

In this role, you will…

Maintain payroll systems and processes, including data collection, calculation, and entry from the People system of record
Update payroll records including benefits, deductions, variable pay, and other pay-impacting data
Ensure payroll compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and benefit requirements
Administer pension, savings, and benefit-related payroll activities
Execute end-to-end payroll operations across assigned regions
Manage payroll workflow to ensure accurate and timely processing of all transactions
Reconcile payroll data prior to transmission and validate final reports
Ensure proper taxation of wages and employer-paid benefits
Process garnishments accurately and ensure compliance with legal requirements
Oversee time & attendance integrations and holiday processing
Coordinate payment delivery (checks, ACH, or electronic transfers)
Prepare payroll reports including earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and non-taxable wages
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and variances
Respond to employee and stakeholder payroll inquiries
Support funding and payments to third parties, banks, agencies, and benefit providers
Assist with internal and external audits
Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and documentation
Monitor regulatory changes and advise stakeholders on required actions
Drive continuous improvement and payroll process enhancements
Support and lead regional payroll projects and system improvements
Mentor and guide junior payroll staff

You’ve got what it takes if you…

5+ years of strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing in a multi-state or multi-region environment
Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations, wage laws, and compliance requirements
Experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms ADP required (e.g., Workday, SAP, or similar a plus)
Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data reconciliation)
Demonstrated ability to perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex payroll data
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally
Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
Experience supporting audits (SOX or similar controls preferred)
Ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and influence outcomes
Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or other relevant or related field or equivalent experience

Extra dose of awesome if…

Experience with global payroll operations or supporting multiple international regions
Exposure to equity compensation payroll (RSUs, ESPP, stock taxation)
Experience with payroll system implementations, migrations, or transformations
Knowledge of automation tools, reporting tools, or Power BI/Tableau
Experience working in a high-growth or fast-scaling organization
Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
Experience partnering with Finance on accruals, forecasting, and month-end close
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or similar certification
Experience mentoring or leading payroll team members
Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering improvements

Our Culture:

Spark Greatness. Shatter Boundaries. Share Success. Are you ready? Because here, right now – is where the future of work is happening. Where curious disruptors and change innovators like you are helping communities and customers enable everyone – anywhere – to learn, grow and advance. To be better tomorrow than they are today.

Who We Are:

Cornerstone powers the potential of organizations and their people to thrive in a changing world. Cornerstone Galaxy, the complete AI-powered workforce agility platform, meets organizations where they are. With Galaxy, organizations can identify skills gaps and development opportunities, retain and engage top talent, and provide multimodal learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of the modern workforce. More than 7,000 organizations and 100 million+ users in 180+ countries and in nearly 50 languages use Cornerstone Galaxy to build high-performing, future-ready organizations and people today.

Total Rewards:

At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to inspiring excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles: equitable pay, market-driven research, and skill-based appraisals. As part of our mission to share success and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world, the listed salary range is just one element of Cornerstone’s comprehensive compensation package. This compensation package may also include annual bonuses, short- and program-specific awards depending on the role, and a comprehensive benefit offering. The disclosed salary range reflects the geographic differential based on the location of the position if applicable. The starting salary for the successful applicant will depend on several job-related factors, including education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, and market demands. This range is based on a full-time position and may be adjusted in the future. Join us in shaping the future of work — tomorrow, together. Experience flexibility and empowerment in your career at Cornerstone. The BASE salary range for this position is: 64800 - 103700 USD.

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Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental commitment at Cornerstone OnDemand. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable Federal, State, or Local fair employment laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@csod.com or +1 855 454 8433.

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Original Job Description

Senior Payroll Analyst

United States

We're looking for a

Senior Payroll Analyst

Maintain payroll systems and processes, including data collection, calculation, and entry from the People system of record
Update payroll records including benefits, deductions, variable pay, and other pay-impacting data
Ensure payroll compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and benefit requirements
Administer pension, savings, and benefit-related payroll activities
Execute end-to-end payroll operations across assigned regions
Manage payroll workflow to ensure accurate and timely processing of all transactions
Reconcile payroll data prior to transmission and validate final reports
Ensure proper taxation of wages and employer-paid benefits
Process garnishments accurately and ensure compliance with legal requirements
Oversee time & attendance integrations and holiday processing
Coordinate payment delivery (checks, ACH, or electronic transfers)
Prepare payroll reports including earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and non-taxable wages
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and variances
Respond to employee and stakeholder payroll inquiries
Support funding and payments to third parties, banks, agencies, and benefit providers
Assist with internal and external audits
Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and documentation
Monitor regulatory changes and advise stakeholders on required actions
Drive continuous improvement and payroll process enhancements
Support and lead regional payroll projects and system improvements
Mentor and guide junior payroll staff

You’ve got what it takes if you…

5+ years of strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing in a multi-state or multi-region environment
Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations, wage laws, and compliance requirements
Experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms ADP required (e.g., Workday, SAP, or similar a plus)
Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data reconciliation)
Demonstrated ability to perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex payroll data
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally
Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
Experience supporting audits (SOX or similar controls preferred)
Ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and influence outcomes
Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or other relevant or related field or equivalent experience

Extra dose of awesome if…

Experience with global payroll operations or supporting multiple international regions
Exposure to equity compensation payroll (RSUs, ESPP, stock taxation)
Experience with payroll system implementations, migrations, or transformations
Knowledge of automation tools, reporting tools, or Power BI/Tableau
Experience working in a high-growth or fast-scaling organization
Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
Experience partnering with Finance on accruals, forecasting, and month-end close
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or similar certification
Experience mentoring or leading payroll team members
Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering improvements

Our Culture:

Who We Are:

Total Rewards:

Check us out on LinkedIn, Comparably, Glassdoor, and Facebook!

Read the EEO is the Law poster here, and the supplementary poster here

Read the Read the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster here

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