Senior Payroll Specialist

Asana is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented US Payroll Analyst with a minimum of 5 years of end-to-end payroll experience. The ideal candidate will have Workday Payroll experience with a strong understanding of federal and multi‑state tax regulations, monthly journal entries, and account reconciliation. This role requires exceptional customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, communicating effectively with employees, business partners (internal and external), and across various levels of leadership. This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office‑centric hybrid schedule. The standard in‑office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you’re interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in‑office requirements. What you’ll achieve Manage end‑to‑end payroll processes for US employees, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in bi‑monthly cycles. Maintain compliance with payroll wage and tax laws across various states and jurisdictions. Collaborate with teams to integrate payroll data seamlessly and support various projects within the department. Optimize payroll processes by identifying improvement opportunities and implementing best practices. Perform data reconciliation/audits to ensure data integrity across multiple disparate systems (e.g. Workday HCM/Payroll, Equity, NetSuite). Generate ad‑hoc payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders. Serve as a Workday subject‑matter expert, handling system configuration, issue resolution, and data maintenance for the payroll module. About You Extensive experience (5+ years) in end‑to‑end US payroll processing within a fast‑paced public company. Expertise in Workday Payroll, including proficiency in handling processing and report generation. In‑depth knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations and accounting practices. Proven track record in month‑end accounting, coupled with a capability to manage journal entries using NetSuite. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex information effectively. Demonstrated capability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize, and hit critical deadlines in a high‑volume setting. High attention to detail and robust analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is considered an advantage. Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision‑making. At Asana, we’re committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you’re interested in this role and don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. What we’ll offer Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we’re committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit. For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $150,000–$170,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified. In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you’re interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role. Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits Career coaching & support Inclusive family building benefits Long‑term savings or retirement plans In‑office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you’re interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role. About Us Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office‑centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong. Join Asana’s Talent Network To stay up to date on job opportunities and life at Asana, join our Talent Network. #J-18808-Ljbffr Asana