Senior Payroll Analyst

Senior Payroll Analyst

Palantir builds the world's leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

The role of the U.S. Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of all payroll-related matters, including but not limited to the reconciliation, filing, and reporting of U.S. and non-U.S. taxes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. In this role, you'll work cross-functionally - designing, driving, and implementing continuous workflow and compliance improvements. If you're constantly looking for ways to challenge yourself and are outcome-driven and passionate about tax compliance, this role is for you.

Core Responsibilities

• Leverage your deep understanding of in-house U.S. payroll to ensure accurate and timely preparation of semi-monthly payroll for U.S. based employees.
• Review and verify payroll transactions, such as adjustments, retroactive changes, terminations, bonuses and final paychecks.
• Reconcile payroll tax reporting to ensure deposits and filings are complete and accurate - including daily, semi-monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data for accuracy and identify and resolve issues as necessary.
• Process and reconcile payroll transactions related to employee equity compensation, such as stock options and restricted stock units.
• Act as the primary contact for resolving complex payroll inquiries from employees, stakeholders, and management.

What We Value

What We Require

The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $85,000 - $110,000 / year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual's relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.

Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians' lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies.

We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that's why we celebrate individuals' strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians' lives is just one of the ways we're investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.

In keeping consistent with Palantir's values and culture, we believe employees are "better together" and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for "Remote" work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.

Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.