Are you passionate about learning? Do you enjoy being a trusted partner? Join our APJ Payroll Team! The Akamai APJ Payroll team manages the full-cycle administration of our world-wide payroll and payroll tax reporting. We are responsible to help guide our employees through all aspects of their financial journey at Akamai. We are supported cross-functionally with teams from legal, compensation, accounting and equity. Partner with the best As a Payroll Analyst , you will manage projects, work with vendors and stakeholders to ensure end-to-end payroll. Also, enhance your knowledge and understanding of our programs at all levels throughout the company. As a Payroll Analyst, you will be responsible for: - Manage end-to-end payroll processing for India employees using ADP systems, ensuring accuracy and adherence to defined timelines. - Review and validate payroll inputs, including new joiners, separations, variable pay, reimbursements, and statutory deductions. - Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory regulations in India (PF, ESI, PT, LWF, Income Tax, Gratuity, etc.) in coordination with the payroll service provider. - Stay abreast of legislative changes and ensure accurate and timely incorporation into payroll processes. - Perform payroll reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions. - Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to gather inputs and resolve payroll-related issues. - Address and resolve employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner via ticketing systems or email. - Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll data and required documentation. - Manage statutory filings and returns in coordination with the payroll service provider. - Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and standardization. - Maintain robust payroll controls, documentation, and audit trails. - Do what you love - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related discipline. - 3–5 years of relevant experience in India payroll processing. - Hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems is mandatory. - Strong knowledge of Indian payroll regulations and statutory compliance. - Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and payroll reporting. - High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and data integrity. Build your career at Akamai Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact. With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here. Learn more Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact. With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter. Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best. Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP Payroll Functional Lead Consultant (ECP or HCM) to lead a large-scale, complex U.S. payroll Application Maintenance. This strategic role is responsible for the end-to-end payroll solution design, ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance standards. The consultant will collaborate closely with payroll configurators to ensure accurate and effective configuration, and partner with integration leads to guarantee seamless data flow and process integration from a payroll standpoint. As the overall payroll project lead, you will oversee multiple workstreams, facilitate requirement-gathering workshops, manage configuration and testing phases (including SIT, UAT, and parallel payroll runs), and ensure successful cutover and post-go-live support. This role demands a proactive leader with deep SAP Payroll expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-quality payroll solutions in a dynamic, global environment. Key Responsibilities - Lead and own the design of the payroll solution, ensuring it meets strategic, operational, and compliance objectives. - Conduct and facilitate requirement-gathering workshops with business stakeholders to define and document payroll needs. - Collaborate with payroll configurators to ensure configuration aligns with the approved solution and business requirements. - Partner with integration lead to ensure robust and seamless integration between payroll and related systems (e.g., SAP FI, Time Management, Benefits, Compensation, Third-party vendors). - Oversee all phases of the payroll implementation lifecycle, including: - Solution build and configuration - Parallel payroll runs - System Integration Testing (SIT) - User Acceptance Testing (UAT) - Cutover planning and execution - Post-go-live support - Provide functional expertise in: - Gross-to-net calculations - Tax reporting and BSI Tax Factory integration - Garnishments and levy management - Year-end processing and accrual setup - Troubleshoot payroll issues, apply support packs, and develop custom rules and operations as needed. - Maintain payroll catalogs including wage types, off-cycle payroll, and other key components. - Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing timely updates, managing risks, and driving resolution strategies. - Ensure project milestones are met with high quality and within timelines. Required Skills & Qualifications - Minimum 12+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Payroll (ECP or HCM), with a strong focus on U.S. Payroll. - Proven success in leading and delivering complex payroll implementations, including full lifecycle experience. - Expertise in: - Wage type configuration - Off-cycle payroll processing - Garnishment handling - Tax reporter setup - Integration with BSI Tax Factory - Experience in at least 5+ full lifecycle SAP U.S. Payroll implementations. - Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and client-facing skills. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, or a related field. - Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors, Payroll Control Center (PCC), and automation/process optimization tools. - 5–7 years of experience executing parallel payroll testing. Additional Attributes - Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable in navigating complex configurations. - Skilled at building consensus and maintaining alignment across diverse, global teams. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering high-quality results quickly. At Strada, our values guide everything we do: - Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed. - Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right. - Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more. - Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions. - Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right. Benefits At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more. All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success. Diversity Policy Statement Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter. Authorization to work in the Employing Country To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada. Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers. We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. Salary Pay Range Minimum - Maximum: $100,170.00 - $186,030.00 Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units. Strada provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Strada is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.

Payroll Analyst Department: HR Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: USA Remote - Eastern Time Compensation: $80,000 / year Description The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurately processing NCC Group’s US bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls, payroll adjustments, and manual checks for approximately 400 employees using Workday. The role ensures compliance across multiple states, supports payroll audits, and provides specialist guidance to employees and internal teams. Key Responsibilities - Work closely with HR Operations and run monthly audit reports to ensure all changes are processed accurately and on time. - Set up multi-state unemployment insurance accounts and manage applications with tax service provider. - Verify payroll information for new hires and terminations. - Audit payroll data to ensure accuracy in employee records, garnishments, and tax withholdings. - Verify and fund Fidelity for 401k Deferral, Match, Roth, Loans, and Health Savings Account transactions. - Track and update ESPP contributions. - Provide information required for annual 401k and workers’ compensation audits. - File quarterly Washington Labor & Industries returns. - Reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting (QTD/YTD). - Manage W-2 and W2c processing and publication. - Review employee W4, home address, and payment election changes. - Liaise with employees professionally on payroll matters. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential - Workday Payroll experience is essential. - Experience working in a multistate and multicompany environment. - Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships. - Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Desired - Previous experience working in a corporate finance or payroll department. - Experience with CloudPay (preferred but not essential). Job Benefits - Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options. - Health Insurance Plan - 401k - Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities. - Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and moving home. - Family Planning: Benefit from our generous parental leave.

At Appfire, we believe that great work happens when people get to choose how they work. After 20 years of creating software that empowers teams to break silos and collaborate seamlessly, we've learned that one size does not fit all. That’s why at Appfire, you choose. Choose to work where you thrive: Whether from home, in one of our offices, or while exploring the world, you decide where you’re most productive. From hardware and software to access to two decades of collective wisdom on working effectively in a remote-first company, we’ve got you covered. Choose to balance your life without compromise: Plan your workday around your needs and what matters most to you. Enjoy flexible time off without the hassle of complicated approvals. From day one, we trust you to deliver quality work without sacrificing your personal life, hobbies, loved ones, and well-being. Choose to grow on your terms: Take charge of your professional growth with access to online learning platforms, facilitated training, leadership programs, and internal hackathons. Collaborate with a global team to gain fresh perspectives. When you're ready for a new challenge, our internal mobility program is here to support your journey. No one knows you better than you do. So join us and customize your experience. Choose how you want to work. Choose Appfire. About the role Appfire is looking for a Global Payroll Lead to oversee and execute Appfire’s global payroll operations for approximately 230 employees across five countries (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, and Germany), with continued growth through acquisitions. You will report to the Finance Operations Manager and be a key member of the Finance team. You can choose to work remotely from anywhere in Eastern time. Your everyday tasks will include: - Oversee and review payroll processing for all current regions (US, CA, UK, FR, DE) in collaboration with ADP and international payroll providers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. - Manage and maintain the integration between Workday and ADP, proactively identifying and resolving issues impacting payroll processing or data accuracy. - Review and reconcile payroll outputs, ensuring accuracy of payroll reports, tax filings, and general ledger postings. - Develop and maintain comprehensive payroll policies and procedures to ensure strong internal controls and support public company readiness. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement payroll processes for new acquisitions, including setup in ADP and integration with Workday. - Partner with Finance to ensure employee expense reimbursements are accurately processed through payroll when applicable and comply with company policies. - Ensure accurate reporting and compliance for stock-based compensation, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external advisors as needed. - Drive process improvements to standardize, simplify, and automate payroll-related tasks, with a focus on scalability and operational efficiency. - Manage payroll tax registrations, filings, and withholding requirements across multiple jurisdictions in coordination with ADP and external consultants. - Act as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, delivering clear and timely communication regarding payroll processes and updates. - Monitor payroll operations and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability within global payroll processes. - Support audits, including 401(k) and other regulatory or financial audits, by providing required payroll data, reconciliations, and documentation. Skills and experience you'll need to succeed: - Extensive Payroll Expertise: At least 7 years of payroll experience, including hands-on responsibility for payroll processing and oversight; 5+ years of experience with ADP or similar payroll platforms required. Workday HRIS experience strongly preferred. - Global Payroll Knowledge: Experience supporting payroll operations across multiple countries and coordinating with international payroll vendors. - Multi-State US Payroll Experience: Strong understanding of US multi-state payroll compliance, payroll tax filings, and withholding requirements. - Stock-Based Compensation: Experience supporting payroll reporting and compliance related to stock-based compensation. - Implementation and Integration: Experience implementing payroll solutions and managing integrations between payroll systems and HRIS platforms. - Analytical and Process Improvement Skills: Ability to identify inefficiencies, analyze payroll data, and implement process improvements and automation. - Audit Support: Experience supporting payroll-related audits, including 401(k) and payroll tax compliance. - Acquisition Integration: Experience assisting with payroll integration for newly acquired entities. - Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment. Preferred Skills: - Previous experience in a public company or technology-focused organization. - Familiarity with payroll practices in additional regions beyond the current scope (e.g., broader EMEA payroll operations). - Experience coordinating payroll tax registrations and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. - Experience working with international payroll providers and managing vendor relationships. Beyond the resume skills that match our culture and this role: - You are dedicated to elevating client and co-worker experiences, knowing that exceptional work centers on serving others. - You adapt swiftly to new business demands, understanding that change fuels collective and individual growth. - You excel in communication, effectively connecting in remote/hybrid environments using tools like Slack, Zoom, and G Suite and through occasional in-person events. - You have exceptional coaching, mentoring, and people development skills. We offer: Financial benefits - Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity. - 401(k) Matching Component. Skills development benefits - Access to the Appfire University learning platform – a hub of knowledge, interactive resources, and engaging instructor-led courses designed to fuel your learning journey with unparalleled depth and accessibility. PTO, health & well-being - 10 paid holidays + Flexible PTO – no set number of days that you must take in a year. - 100% company-paid health insurance. - 50/50 split dental and vision insurance. Volunteering - 24 hours of paid time off to participate in Appfire’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program. Other - Flexible Spending Accounts. - Mobile phone and Internet stipend. #LI-Remote Disclaimer: The responsibilities outlined in this job posting are intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business. About Appfire A people-first approach to business Since its inception, Appfire has been a remote-first company. With 850+ employees (who we call fireflies) across 28 countries, we foster an environment where everyone is respected. We invest in team members by ensuring they grow professionally and personally. Making an impact At Appfire, CSR means embedding purpose, responsibility, and impact into everything we do. We use our people, products, and partnerships to make a meaningful difference in the world, we act responsibly as a business, and we empower communities while strengthening our skills and culture and fostering belonging across Appfire. In 2015, Appfire joined the Pledge 1% network of organizations committed to philanthropy. Appfire has since grown our Pledge 1% program to include all four pledge types — product, profit, equity, and employee time. We were among the first to do this, and we’re proud that Pledge 1% is part of our evolution. Our business Appfire mission to equip and connect every team so they can plan and deliver their best work. We are committed to building a durable, multi-generational business, and to evolving, innovating, and scaling in a way that ensures stability and opportunity for years to come What’s our secret sauce? - We follow teams. We do our research and build software that solves real-life collaboration challenges while being easy to implement and a joy to use. We’re proud to support over 20,000 customers and growing, including 55% of the Fortune 500. From the entertainment delivered by Netflix to the devices crafted by Samsung, and Dell Technologies and the financial transactions handled by Visa, Edward Jones, and US Bank, Appfire’s technology is indispensable. Our products also play a pivotal role in streamlining operations and fostering innovation at companies like Tesla and significant institutions such as NASA, Boeing, and many more. - We enhance. Our software is designed to give developers, knowledge workers, and teams the ability to extend and get greater value from the platforms they’ve invested in and enjoy. So far, our solutions extend and enhance the capabilities offered by Atlassian, Microsoft, monday.com, and Salesforce. - We build bridges and invest in our partners. Appfire's success is underscored by its channel program as its primary path to market. Today, Appfire has a dedicated Channel team supporting 800+ channel partners. - We make security and privacy a priority, but we also keep it simple for our customers. We’ve achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 and ISO 27017 and System and Organization Controls (SOC) SOC 2, Type I and SOC 2, Type II certifications. Our award-winning Appfire Trust Center, offers our customers, partners, and prospects the latest security, privacy, and compliance information, including pre-completed questionnaires (CAIQ, SIG, and VSA) with an accelerated NDA process and just one EULA to cover it all. Market recognition Appfire has been consistently recognized for company growth, culture, corporate social responsibility, and product excellence and has been included among the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. Best Workplaces, BuiltIn Best Places to Work, and Inc. 5000. Learn more about our accomplishments, which would not be possible without our team members, partners, and customers: https://appfire.com/awards. Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO) Appfire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. Our commitment extends to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.