Senior Payroll Analyst

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which helps to digitize the world of physical operations, providing visibility and empowering entire sectors of our economy to become more safe, efficient, and sustainable. Founded in San Francisco in 2015, we now employ more than 2,000 people globally, have 2.3 million IoT devices deployed globally, and collect more than 85 billion minutes of video footage and 4.6 trillion data points annually.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including video-based safety, vehicle telematics, apps and driver workflows, equipment monitoring, and site visibility. As part of a newly public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. 

Recent awards we’ve won include: 

Best Place to Work by Built In 2022

Deloitte Fast 500 Companies

IoT Analytics Company of the Year in 2022’s IoT Breakthrough Winners

Every year, we partner with our customers to deliver outcomes like conserving millions of gallons of fuel, saving millions of dollars, and creating positive environmental change. As more customers connect to our platform, our data grows, our AI models get smarter, and our opportunities expand.

About the role:

We are looking for a passionate payroll professional to join the global payroll team.  You will be responsible for paying our employees on time, accurately, and helping to drive the employee experience at Samsara.

In this role, you will: 

• Utilize ADP WorkForceNow, Workday and TMF to process payroll changes such as garnishments, benefits deductions, and tax forms for the semi-monthly payrolls
• Perform pre-and-post audits of payroll inputs to ensure accuracy
• Perform time and attendance audits for the non-exempt population
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries for North America, EMEA and APAC in NetSuite
• Research fluctuations of earnings/deduction codes over periods
• Assist with GL payroll account reconciliations at month-end
• Handle equity reporting and expatriates shadow payroll
• Research and resolve employee inquiries timely
• Drive process improvements and prepare standard operating procedures
• Partner with various third-party vendors on inbound / outbound payroll files
• Handle year-end payroll processing activities (e.g., update payroll calendar, year-end checklist, and employee communications)
• Ad-hoc duties as assigned
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

 

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 3-5 years of U.S. payroll experience
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to work with large volumes of data and draw meaningful insights
• Strong partnership and ability to collaborate with teams across the organization
• Ability to work without supervision and take initiatives
• Strong communication, problem solving, organizational and reasoning skills
• Prior experience with Workday and time keeping systems

An ideal candidate also has:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work remotely without close supervision
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively
• CPP preferred

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background, race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, etc. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

US Only: Please note that Samsara’s COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all team members who will be meeting in person for business or working from one of our offices to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit regular testing. People who cannot be vaccinated for qualifying medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, and