Senior Payroll and Equity Analyst

Why Harvey

At Harvey, we're transforming how legal and professional services operate. By combining frontier agentic AI, an enterprise-grade platform, and deep domain expertise, we're reshaping how critical knowledge work gets done for decades to come.

This is a rare chance to help build a generational company at a true inflection point. With 1500+ customers in 60+ countries, strong product-market fit, and world-class investor support, we're scaling fast and defining a new category in real time. The work is ambitious, the bar is high, and the opportunity for growth — personal, professional, and financial — is unmatched.

Our team moves fast, takes ownership, and is deeply committed to the mission — operating with intensity, staying close to our customers, and pushing each other for excellence. We live by three values: Decisiveness, Simplicity, and Job's Not Finished. We act quickly on clear judgment over perfect information, we believe simplicity is what scales, and we're never satisfied with where we are. If you want to do the best work of your career alongside people who share that drive, we'd love to build with you.

At Harvey, the future of professional services is being written today — and we're just getting started.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Analyst to join our growing Finance team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and equity operations across the organization. As a key member of Harvey's payroll/equity team during a high-growth period, you will have the opportunity to build scalable processes, partner cross-functionally with People Operations, Accounting and Finance teams, and contribute to a best-in-class employee experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll and equity professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is passionate about operational excellence.

What You'll Do

Payroll Operations

• Serve as a subject matter expert for end-to-end payroll operations
• Support the accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly, bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls, such as sales compensation, bonus and termination payrolls
• Review and reconcile payroll data including earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and garnishments
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 reconciliation and distribution

Equity Administration Operations

• Support the day-to-day administration of the company's equity compensation programs, including stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs)Process equity transactions such as grants, vestings, and exercises in the company's equity management platform
• Ensure the cap table accuracy and monthly reconciliation of participant equity data
• Coordinate with external equity plan administrators
• Prepare and distribute equity-related communications and statements to employees

Payroll and Equity Accounting Support

• Collaborate closely with the Accounting team to support the financial reporting of payroll and equity transactions
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to payroll, benefits, and stock-based compensation
• Assist with the calculation and reporting of stock-based compensation expense
• Support internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal controls over payroll and equity processes

Customer Service and Collaboration

• Provide outstanding service to employees and internal stakeholders
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll, tax withholdings, equity awards, and related matters
• Partner closely with People Operations teams to ensure seamless onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle changes are accurately reflected in payroll and equity systems
• Collaborate with People, Legal, Tax, and Finance teams on cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of process documentation, FAQs, and training materials to enhance employee self-service capabilities

What You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 4-6 years of progressive experience in payroll processing, equity administration, or a closely related function is required
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, as well as familiarity with equity compensation instruments including stock options and RSUs.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data management are essential
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, including the ability to work with complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools, is expected

Compensation

$116,00-$174,000

Harvey is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

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