Senior Payroll Analyst

Senior Payroll Analyst

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the ADAS / AD toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stack to help customers build intelligent systems, create next-generation experiences, and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition's solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note : For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Analyst with hands-on expertise in Rippling Payroll systems to support our payroll operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing and auditing payroll, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting payroll reporting and reconciliation tasks.

At Applied Intuition, You Will :

• Process bi-weekly payroll using Rippling, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in compensation or deductions
• Audit payroll data for accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and provide reporting as needed
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Generate and review payroll reports, including tax filings, wage reports, and benefit deductions
• Reconcile payroll accounts and support monthly and year-end financial close processes
• Assist with audits (internal / external) by providing required payroll documentation
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, time off, and payroll deductions
• Continuously seek ways to improve payroll processes and system efficiency using Rippling tools and integrations

We're Looking For Someone Who Has :

Nice To Have :

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and / or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is : $120,000 - $160,000 USD annually.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.