Senior Analyst, Payroll

The salary range for this position is $83,500 - $92,500 per year. The base salary offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This hybrid position will be based in our Boston office Monday- Thursday, with Fridays remote. Wayfair is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Payroll Analyst to support our U.S. and Canadian payroll operations. This role will be responsible for end-to-end processing of payroll for multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent employee experience. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams including HRIS, Benefits, Finance, and external vendors to maintain a smooth and scalable payroll process in a high-growth environment. What You'll Do • Process weekly and biweekly payrolls for employees across the U.S. and Canada using enterprise payroll platform Workday. • Audit payroll data including new hires, terminations, transfers, bonuses, commissions, and benefit deductions for accuracy and compliance. • Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local tax regulations, as well as Canadian federal and provincial laws. • Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and HRIS to ensure seamless data integration into payroll systems. • Respond to and resolve employee payroll inquiries with a high degree of professionalism and service. • Support quarterly and year-end payroll reporting including W-2s, T4s, and related government filings. • Assist with SOX compliance, internal controls, and external audits by preparing documentation and reconciliations. • Perform regular post-payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure payroll accuracy. • Contribute to payroll process improvement and automation initiatives to support Wayfair's growth. What You'll Need • 3+ years of payroll experience, with exposure to both U.S. and Canadian payroll processing • Knowledge of multi-state U.S. payroll regulations and Canadian federal/provincial payroll requirements • Experience with payroll software such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian Dayforce, or Workday. Workday experience would be ideal. • Strong Google Sheet/Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas for data validation) • Ability to manage sensitive data with a high degree of confidentiality and accuracy • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across teams • Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment Preferred Skills • Experience supporting payroll for hourly and salaried populations across multiple locations • Familiarity with Workday HCM or other integrated HRIS platforms • U.S. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is a nice to have • Experience in a publicly traded or SOX-compliant environment Apply tot his job