Payroll Specialist
@ Yelp

Hybrid
$65,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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About the Payroll Specialist Role

Yelp is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic Payroll team. This full-time remote position is hands-on and responsible for all payroll and related tasks for the US and Canada.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process biweekly multi-state payroll for 5000+ employees.
  • Handle monthly, quarterly commission payrolls and off cycle checks.
  • Manage salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions.
  • Reconcile payroll data and assist with audit processes.
  • Configure new hire and employee tax setups, including location tax setups.
  • Respond to payroll inquiries via the ticketing system.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years full-cycle payroll experience.
  • Experience with payroll platforms such as Workday and ADP Smart Compliance.
  • Understanding of payroll deductions and multi-state wage laws.
  • Canada payroll processing experience is required.
  • Strong communication skills and proficiency in Google Suite.
  • Discretion, confidentiality, and ability to work remotely with diverse teams.

What You'll Get

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage starting day one.
  • 15 days PTO with increases after 2+ years.
  • Up to 14 weeks parental leave and monthly wellness subsidy.
  • Work from home reimbursement and flexible spending account.
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase plan.
  • Competitive salary with bonus potential.

Key skills/competency

Payroll processing, Workday, ADP, multi-state, reconciliation, auditing, compliance, benefits, payroll deductions, communication

How to Get Hired at Yelp

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight payroll experience and compliance skills.
  • Research Yelp: Understand their culture and growth metrics.
  • Showcase technology skills: Emphasize Workday, ADP, and Google Suite.
  • Prepare examples: Detail multi-state and Canada payroll handling.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Workday and ADP operations.
Practice payroll reconciliation exercises.
Study multi-state wage laws.
Refresh advanced spreadsheet skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling of payroll discrepancies.
Explain prioritizing tasks in fast pace.
Discuss working remotely with diverse teams.
Share experience with confidential data management.

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