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Senior Payroll Analyst

Ramp
Full-time
On-site
California
$69,000 - $135,950 USD yearly

About Ramp

At Ramp, we’re rethinking how modern finance teams function in the age of AI. We believe AI isn’t just the next big wave. It’s the new foundation for how business gets done. We’re investing in that future — and in the people bold enough to build it.

Ramp is a financial operations platform designed to save companies time and money. Our all-in-one solution combines payments, corporate cards, vendor management, procurement, travel booking, and automated bookkeeping with built-in intelligence to maximize the impact of every dollar and hour spent. But we’re not just building features powered by AI. We’re building a platform where agents can chase receipts, close books, flag risks, and surface insights. This enables teams to reclaim their time and reinvest in what matters.

More than 40,000 businesses, from family-owned farms to space startups, have saved $10B and 27.5M hours with Ramp. Founded in 2019, Ramp powers the fastest-growing corporate card and bill payment platform in America, and enables over $80 billion in purchases each year.

Ramp’s investors include Thrive Capital, Sands Capital, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Greylock, and Redpoint, among others, in addition to 100+ angel investors who have been founders or executives of leading companies.

Ramp has been named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list and LinkedIn’s Top U.S. Startups for more than 3 years, as well as the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, and TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies.

About the Role

Ramp is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Payroll Analyst to support our global payroll function. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing across multiple entities and geographies. You will also assist with payroll reporting, audits, and process improvements to help scale a best-in-class payroll function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in payroll who is eager to expand their expertise in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment.

What You'll Do

  • Support end-to-end bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing for US, Canada, UK and international contractors - including salary adjustments, timesheet auditing, benefits, and related deductions

  • Manage off-cycle payments, including bonuses, commissions, severance, and reimbursements

  • Train new employees and managers in the proper use of the timesheet system

  • Partner cross-functionally with the People Operations, Finance, and external vendors (i.e. Deel, Fidelity) to ensure accuracy of payroll data and resolve payroll issues

  • Improve existing processes where possible

  • Generate manual or on-demand checks as necessary (i.e., California terminations)

  • Serve as the main point of contact for employee inquiries regarding pay, benefits, deductions, and other payroll-related matters

  • Assist with the preparation of payroll tax filings (i.e., 941, state tax filings, and other required documents).

  • Reconcile payroll reports and support monthly close processes with the Accounting team

  • Create and maintain standard operating procedure documentation for assigned tasks

  • Maintain confidentiality surrounding all employee and payroll information

  • Support other payroll projects and duties as assigned

What You Need

  • 5+ years of processing multi-state and international payrolls

  • Detailed knowledge of federal and state/provincial payroll tax regulations

  • Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets

  • Strong knowledge with payroll and HRIS software

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and managing multiple priorities

Benefits (for U.S.-based full-time employees)

  • 100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you

    • Partially covered for your dependents

    • One Medical annual membership

  • 401k (including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp)

  • Flexible PTO

  • Fertility HRA (up to $5,000 per year)

  • WFH stipend to support your home office needs

  • Wellness stipend

  • Parental Leave

  • Relocation support to NYC or SF (as needed)

  • Pet insurance

Referral Instructions

If you are being referred for the role, please contact that person to apply on your behalf.

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Compensation Range: $69K - $136K