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Senior Payroll Analyst

CriblUnited StatesRemote

Cribl does differently. 
What does that mean? It means we are a serious company that doesn’t take itself too seriously; and we’re looking for people who love to get stuff done, and laugh a bit along the way. We’re growing rapidly - looking for collaborative, curious, and motivated team members who are passionate about putting customers first. As a remote-first company we believe in empowering our employees to do their best work, wherever they are. As the data engine for IT and Security many of the biggest names in the most demanding industries trust Cribl to solve their most pressing data needs.

Ready to do the best work of your career? Join the herd and unlock your opportunity.

Why you’ll love this role:


Cribl is seeking a motivated individual to play a critical role in the payroll team. Reporting directly to the Head of Global Payroll, the position requires a meticulous individual who thrives in a challenging environment with ever-evolving needs in a high-volume, deadline driven payroll operation. The position will work closely with internal stakeholders, and external vendors to drive impactful improvements within the Sr. Payroll Analyst area of focus.

As an active member of our team, you will:


  • Prepare and process end-to-end multi-state payroll for ~600 employees in both U.S. and Canada using ADP WorkForceNow (Semi-monthly)
  • Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll tax laws, including withholding, unemployment, and other reporting requirements
  • Process incoming tax notices, amendments, rate changes, and various other state and local tax requirements using ADP SmartCompliance
  • Assist in the preparation and processing of end-to-end global payroll processing using Ernst & Young Global Payroll Operate (Monthly)
  • Proven ability to process commissions, bonuses, and stock equity transactions
  • Partner cross functionally with HR, Finance, and Legal to develop and optimize best in class payroll processes
  • Support system implementations and upgrades related to payroll processing
  • Ensure adherence to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) controls. Participate in quarterly SOX audits and annual SOX reviews
  • Provide timely responses to inquiries from the business, managers, employees, government, and other third-party agencies
  • Be able to create, modify and analyze data using pivot tables and a variety of excel formulas and functions to perform calculation and data manipulation
  • This position may require stand-by, on-call, or off-hours duties

If you’ve got it - we want it:


  • 3+ years of experience of full cycle US multi-state and Canada payroll experience; bonus points for global payroll experience (EMEA) through EY or Global PEO experience
  • 3+ years of experience with ADP Workforce Now
  • Experience using Workday Payroll, HRIS, and Benefit modules
  • Experience with foreign currencies and a good understanding of fx rates
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet all deadlines
  • Excel Skills – must be comfortable with sumifs and pivot table formulas
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications


  • Experience at a high-growth pre-IPO SaaS company
  • Ability to answer payroll related journal entries for multiple countries, including payroll accruals and reconciliations

Salary Range ($81,900 - $145,000). The salary for this role is dependent on geographic location. The salary offered within the range described will be based on the individual candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition to a competitive salary, Cribl also offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, a fertility treatment benefit, 401(k), equity, and eligibility for a discretionary company-wide bonus.

Bring Your Whole Self


Diversity drives innovation, enables better decisions to support our customers, and inspires change for the better. We’re building a culture where differences are valued and welcomed, and we work together to bring out the best in each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.Interested in joining the Cribl herd? Learn more about the smartest, funniest, most passionate goats you’ll ever meet at cribl.io/about-us. 

Life at Cribl

Cribl is a company built to solve customer challenges and enable customer choice. Its solutions deliver innovative and customizable controls to route security and machine data where it has the most value. We call this an observability pipeline, and it helps slash costs, improve performance, and get the right data, to the right destinations, in the right formats, at the right time. Join the dozens of early adopters, including market leaders such as TransUnion and Autodesk, to take control and shape your data. Founded in 2017, Cribl is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Remotefirst company- Fastgrowing- Missiondriven- Serious but not too serious- Emphasis on doing good for customers and communities- Collaborative team committed to high quality software- Deployed in large organizations, managed by experienced teams- Trustworthy Data Engine for IT and Security- Embracing Differences and Valuing Them- Building a culture where differences are welcomited and encouraged
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