Senior Payroll Specialist

About the role

In this role, you will oversee the biweekly payroll for U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations. You will collaborate with HR and Finance to manage employee changes and resolve payroll inquiries effectively.

Coinbase emphasizes a dynamic work environment focused on economic freedom and continuous improvement. As a remote-first company, you will participate in quarterly in-person sessions while being part of a team that values high performance and innovation.

The salary range for this role is $105,060 to $123,600 USD, depending on location.

Skills that matter here

• payroll processing: This role requires managing end-to-end payroll for U.S. employees.
• tax compliance: You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• HRIS integrations: Hands-on experience with payroll platforms and HRIS integrations is essential.
• Google Workspace: Daily collaboration will involve using Google Workspace and other tools.
• cloud-native data environments: Fluency in cloud-native data environments will support payroll data management.

Who this role suits

• You have a strong background in payroll processing and tax compliance.
• You thrive in high-pressure environments and are driven by continuous improvement.
• You are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and resolving complex issues independently.
• You are adaptable and willing to embrace innovative technologies to enhance workflow.

From the employer

What you'll do:

• Own end-to-end biweekly U.S. payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees, including daily payroll cycles for non-qualified stock options.
• Execute payroll input compilation from multiple sources, validating data for accuracy and completeness before each cycle.
• Drive timely resolution of employee payroll inquiries in Jira within SLA, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and cross-functional teams to process employee changes in payroll and cross-check data accuracy.
• Lead timecard tracking and reconciliation to ensure alignment between timekeeping systems and payroll records.
• Support continuous process improvements by identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency gains in payroll workflows.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience with multi-state payroll processing experience, with demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local tax compliance.
• Proven experience processing payroll for employee populations that receive equity compensation, including restricted stock units.
• Hands-on proficiency with payroll platforms (e.g., UKG Pro, Workday HCM) and HRIS integrations in a high-volume environment.
• Track record of resolving complex payroll issues independently, with documented root cause analysis and process improvement outcomes.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, Atlassian tools (Jira), and Apple products for daily collaboration and case management.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Fluency with cloud-native data environments (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery) and their metadata, lineage, and governance capabilities at scale.

Pay Transparency Notice:

• Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $105,060—$123,600 USD.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law.