Payroll Analyst

Scale AI · San Francisco, CA · CFO Team · listed September 18, 2026

The shape of it

Seniority
Senior
Experience asked
5+ years
Where
Not stated
Stated pay
$121,600 – $152,000 USD
Requirements listed
5
Length
782 words

In the posting’s own words

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented US Payroll Specialist to oversee our end-to-end multi-state payroll operations. In this role, you will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for all US-based employees while managing internal payroll initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem-solver with deep expertise in US labor laws, taxation, and ADP+Workday payroll systems.

What it asks for · 5

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HR to ensure accurate data flow for onboarding, offboarding, benefits deductions, and compensation changes. Ability to work with Accounting to ensure accurate general ledger mapping, month-end close procedures, and payroll account reconciliations.
  • Strong organizational skills; the ability to get all priority tasks completed by the end of each day.
  • Experience with ADP WorkforceNow and Workday.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Technical proficiency.

Also a plus

  • Advanced AI technical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Degree language

  • Bachelor’s degree.

Tools and skills named

Security & compliance
  • Audit
  • Regulatory
Ways of working
  • Cross-functional

Words the posting leans on

  • payroll13×
  • system5×
  • processing4×
  • ensure accurate3×
  • skills3×
  • adp2×
  • benefit2×
  • changes2×
  • continuous improvement2×
  • data2×
  • experience2×
  • identify2×
  • internal2×
  • laws2×
  • multi-state2×
  • oversee2×

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