Senior Payroll Analyst - US

Overview

Senior Payroll Analyst role to own U.S. payroll across two legal entities (TravelPerk and Amtrav) and support 270+ employees in 20+ states. This is a key position during a transformation from a fully outsourced PEO model to a semi-in-house model, focused on building scalable processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering a high-quality employee experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and run end-to-end U.S. payroll for ~270 employees across two legal entities, covering salaried and hourly staff.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local laws across 20+ U.S. states.
• Process complex payroll data, validate time cards, and manage varying work schedules for hourly employees.
• Direct and execute payroll accounting, including preparation and posting of journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and internal controls.
• Collaborate with People Operations on employee lifecycle changes (onboarding, terminations, promotions, leaves) and verify data and timelines.
• Provide direct, high-quality support to employees on payroll questions, pay slips, taxes, and compliance during the transition away from a PEO.
• Partner with the payroll provider (UKG) to configure new concepts, troubleshoot issues, and implement system improvements.
• Support creation and maintenance of internal payroll content in the employee knowledge base to promote transparency and self-service.
• Ensure all tax filings, benefits deductions, and employer contributions are processed accurately and on time.
• Contribute to process documentation, payroll calendar ownership, and compliance initiatives.
• Support unification of payroll platforms to enable the target go-live by January 2026.
• Work with a high degree of independence while maintaining open communication with the Global Payroll Manager and collaborating across teams.

What You’ll Bring

Nice to Have

Why You’ll Love Working at TravelPerk

Our Benefits

Compensation

Compensation is a combination of salary and stock options. The anticipated base salary range is $81,000 - $109,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications and experience.

How We Work

Our vision is to be the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). The team collaborates in person, with an IRL-first approach and regular in-office presence. This role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our Boston, Chicago, or Miami hubs. English is the official office language, and resumes should be submitted in English.

Equal Opportunity Information

TravelPerk is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of appearance, background, or other personal characteristics.

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