Senior Payroll Specialist

About the role

This role focuses on the end-to-end execution of biweekly U.S. payroll for both salaried and hourly employees, along with daily cycles for non-qualified stock options. A key part of the work involves compiling and validating payroll inputs from various sources, ensuring accuracy before each processing cycle. The specialist will also handle timecard tracking and reconciliation to align timekeeping systems with payroll records.

The Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for resolving employee payroll inquiries efficiently, using Jira for case management and conducting root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues. Collaboration is essential, as the role requires partnering with HR, Finance, and other teams to process employee changes and verify data accuracy across systems. This position is suited for someone who can independently address complex payroll challenges.

Success in this position means contributing to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency within payroll workflows. The company operates in a remote-first environment, emphasizing intense in-person working sessions quarterly. This role is for someone who thrives in a demanding setting focused on achieving economic freedom and pushing boundaries.

The annual base salary for this role ranges from $105,060 to $123,600 USD, with total compensation potentially including equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits.

Skills that matter here

• payroll processing: This role owns the end-to-end biweekly U.S. payroll processing for all employee types, including equity compensation.
• tax compliance: The specialist must have expertise in federal, state, and local tax compliance for multi-state payroll.
• HRIS integrations: Proficiency with payroll platforms and their integrations with HRIS in a high-volume environment is required.
• Google Workspace: This tool is used for daily collaboration and case management within the role.
• Slack: This tool is used for daily collaboration and case management within the role.
• Atlassian tools: Proficiency with Atlassian tools, specifically Jira, is needed for case management and inquiry resolution.

Who this role suits

• A person who is meticulous with data validation and ensures accuracy in high-volume payroll operations.
• Someone who can independently resolve complex payroll issues and perform root cause analysis to improve processes.
• An individual who thrives in a dynamic, demanding work environment and is committed to continuous improvement.
• A professional who collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams like HR and Finance.

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.