Payroll Analyst

Who We Are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you'll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that's shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you'll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:
Samsara is seeking a highly motivated Payroll Analyst to join a fast-paced team within the Finance department. As a key member of the Global Payroll team, you will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries in EMEA, with a particular focus on UK&I, and to advise and manage HR policies. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a great communicator, and customer service driven who enjoys collaborating globally with diverse people.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You're energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.

Location: This role is remote but within a commutable distance to our London office.
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In this role, you will:

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll cycle for our UK Payroll including European entities, ensuring timely and accurate processing by our outsourced payroll provider.
• Validate payroll data fromWorkday, Cloudpay, and other third-parties to ensure accuracy as well as adherence to local European regulations.
• Analyze and prepare variance reports for your assigned countries.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for compliance audits.
• Partner with our stakeholders to ensure timely release of bank files and execution of money movement agreements for pay dates.
• Responsible for declarations and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), ensuring compliance with both local laws and company policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements, identify best practices that reduce waste, and leverage automation across our payroll operations.
• Create country-specific operating procedures that incorporates key legislative items and company policies.
• Lead onboarding sessions for new hires and office hours to resolve employee inquiries
• Assist Payroll Manager and Payroll Director with ad-hoc projects and implementation of new countries
• Attend governance calls with third-party vendors to review performance and resolve issues
• Assist with year-end activities and ensure filing deadlines are met compliantly
• Partner with key internal stakeholders, particularly with the People and Legal teams for the implementation and review of HR policies and procedures.
• Respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Prior experience with Workday as well as Cloudpay
• Prior experience of Payroll integrations and automation
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritise and complete projects timely and accurately
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

An ideal candidate also has:

• Comfortable in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and able to adjust to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills and customer service focus
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in a very open and transparent environment
• Prior experience with EMEA payrolls
• Exposure to Accounting activities such as journal entries mapping and reconciliation of payroll GL accounts

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background, race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, etc. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

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