Senior Payroll Analyst

Join Our Mission: Senior Payroll Analyst, North America

Are you a meticulous and experienced Payroll Professional passionate about ensuring accuracy and compliance across borders? Mozilla is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to lead our North America Payroll operations. In this critical role, you will oversee end-to-end processing for approximately 800 employees across the U.S. and Canada, directly impacting our team members and supporting our mission-driven work.

Why Mozilla? Build an Internet for People, Not Just Profit.

For over 25 years, Mozilla, backed by the non-profit Mozilla Foundation, has been a champion for a healthier internet. We’re the force behind pioneering products like the privacy-focused Firefox browser, used by over 225 million people globally. Our unique structure means we answer only to our mission: keeping the internet open, accessible, and centered on people. You’ll be joining a global community dedicated to shaping the future of technology, focusing on areas like AI, security, and social media, all while upholding our core values.

The Opportunity: Leading North America Payroll Operations

As our Senior Payroll Analyst, you will be the expert guardian of our payroll process for our valued U.S. and Canadian employees. This is a hands-on leadership role where your precision and compliance expertise are paramount. You won’t just process payroll; you’ll optimize, analyze, and collaborate to ensure our team members are paid accurately and on time, every time.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you will:

• Take ownership of the complete end-to-end payroll processing cycle for approximately 800 U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring accurate, timely semi-monthly cycles.
• Ensure strict adherence to complex federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Serve as the primary point person for payroll issue resolution, applying strong problem-solving skills and collaborating effectively across departments.
• Partner closely with People Operations, Benefits, and external vendors to verify the accuracy of benefit deductions and other payroll-related transactions.
• Act as a trusted payroll subject matter expert, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance, standardize, and scale our payroll processes and systems.
• Drive and assist with critical year-end payroll activities, including W-2s, T4s, tax filings, and supporting audits.
• Mentor and guide the Payroll Administrator, fostering team growth and knowledge sharing.

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for a candidate with a solid foundation in payroll management:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• A minimum of 7+ years of dedicated payroll processing experience, with a strong preference for experience handling both U.S. and Canadian payrolls.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state/provincial payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Proven experience utilizing payroll systems; hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is highly desirable.
• Exceptional customer service orientation with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Experience thriving in cross-functional team environments.
• A Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification is a definite asset.

Alignment with our core values—Welcoming differences, Being relationship-minded, Practicing responsible participation, and Having grit—is essential.

Investing in You: Our Benefits & Perks

We believe in supporting our team members with competitive benefits that reflect our commitment to their well-being and professional growth. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Generous performance-based bonus plans shared across eligible employees.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement contributions with immediate 100% vesting.
• Quarterly company-wide wellness days to collectively pause and recharge.
• Country-specific holidays plus a dedicated day off for your birthday.
• A one-time stipend to support your home office setup.
• Annual budget allocated for your professional development.
• Quarterly stipend for well-being activities.
• Considerable paid parental leave policy.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Other benefits (such as life/AD&D, disability, EAP) varying by country.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Mozilla is dedicated to building an internet and a workplace that is truly accessible and inclusive for everyone. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from equity-seeking communities. We value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our ability to achieve our mission. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at hiringaccommodation@mozilla.com to request accommodation.

Hiring Range Information

Specific hiring ranges for this position vary by location. Details regarding salary ranges for your specific region will be provided as part of the application or interview process. Information about our hiring range system can also be shared by selecting your location from the “Apply Now” dropdown menu on the job posting page.

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