Senior Payroll Analyst

A World-Changing CompanyPalantir builds the world's leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.The RoleThe Finance Team supports and empowers Palantirians through day-to-day operations and creative problem-solving. The U.S. Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of all payroll-related matters, including but not limited to the reconciliation, filing, and reporting of U.S. and non-U.S. taxes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. In this role, you'll work cross-functionally - designing, driving, and implementing continuous workflow and compliance improvements. If you're constantly looking for ways to challenge yourself and are outcome-driven and passionate about tax compliance, this role is for you.Core ResponsibilitiesLeverage your deep understanding of in-house U.S. payroll to ensure accurate and timely preparation of semi-monthly payroll for U.S. based employees.Review and verify payroll transactions, such as adjustments, retroactive changes, terminations, bonuses and final paychecks.Reconcile payroll tax reporting to ensure deposits and filings are complete and accurate - including daily, semi-monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings.Conduct regular audits of payroll data for accuracy and identify and resolve issues as necessary.Process and reconcile payroll transactions related to employee equity compensation, such as stock options and restricted stock units.Act as the primary contact for resolving complex payroll inquiries from employees, stakeholders, and management.What We ValueAbility to work both independently and as part of a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong project management and leadership skills, with a track record of handling multiple complicated and cross-functional projectsAbility to solve problems, including non-traditional or undefined problems, creatively and analyticallySound judgment with an ability to ground decisions in data to ask and answer questions that move the business forward; demonstrate discretion and integrity in all interactionsExperience with Workday, ADP SmartCompliance, Safeguard, and/or other external payroll service providers is a plusWhat We Require5+ years' in-house U.S. payroll and tax experience including multi-state, multi-jurisdiction, complex sourcing, and high volume of transactions. Canada/other international experience is a plusDeep knowledge of full-cycle payroll processing, as well as an understanding of payroll-related accounting reportingExperience with payroll audits and year-end reporting processesIn-depth understanding of equity-related tax reporting (NSO, ISO, RSU, ESPP) and related mobile employee requirementsIntermediate to Advanced Excel skillsSalaryThe estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $85,000 - $110,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual's relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians' lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies.Benefits Employees (and their eligible dependents)

Created: 2025-12-19