Senior Payroll Analyst

Position Overview

Mozilla Corporation is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to lead North America payroll operations. This role is responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll for approximately 800 U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and driving process improvements.

About Mozilla

Mozilla Corporation, backed by a non-profit organization, is dedicated to shaping the internet for the better. With popular products like the privacy-focused Firefox browser, Mozilla reaches over 225 million users monthly. The company focuses on areas such as AI, social media, and security, all while upholding its core mission of creating an internet that benefits people. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation, Mozilla Corporation prioritizes its mission over shareholder interests, working with global contributors to develop open-source software.

About This Team and Role

The Senior Payroll Analyst will manage end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local tax regulations and reporting requirements. This role involves resolving payroll issues, collaborating with internal teams and external partners, and acting as a subject matter expert for payroll best practices and system capabilities. The Senior Payroll Analyst will also support year-end activities, audits, and mentor the Payroll Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees (~800 employees) on a semi-monthly basis.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Own payroll issue resolution, collaborating effectively with internal and external partners.
• Partner with People Operations, Benefits, and external vendors for accurate benefit deductions and payroll transactions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll best practices, laws, and system capabilities, identifying opportunities for standardization and scaling of processes.
• Assist with year-end activities, including W-2s, T4s, tax filings, and audits.
• Mentor and guide the Payroll Administrator.

Requirements

• Education:
  • BA/BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience:
  • 7+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably across U.S. and Canadian payrolls.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state/provincial payroll tax regulations.
  • Experience with payroll systems; ADP Workforce Now experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working in cross-functional environments.
• Skills:
  • Strong customer service focus with effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Certifications (Plus):
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent designation.

Commitment to Values

• Welcoming differences
• Being relationship-minded
• Practicing responsible participation
• Having grit

What You'll Get

• Generous performance-based bonus plans.
• Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting.
• Quarterly all-company wellness days.
• Country-specific holidays plus a birthday off.
• One-time home office stipend.
• Annual professional development budget.
• Quarterly well-being stipend.
• Considerable paid parental leave.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Other benefits (life/AD&D, etc.).

Application Instructions

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Company Information

• Company: Mozilla Corporation
• Mission: To make the internet better for people.
• Ownership: Wholly owned by the non-profit 501(c) Mozilla Foundation.
• Products: Includes Firefox, a privacy-minded web browser.
• Focus Areas: AI, social media, security, and more.