Senior Payroll Specialist

SoundHound AI believes every person should be able to interact naturally with the products around them–by simply talking. With a global reach spanning two dozen languages, we build Voice AI products with conversational intelligence for cars, restaurant ordering, and more, allowing our customers to extend their brand in new and meaningful ways. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for our global workforce. If you have a minimum of 7 years of payroll experience, with a strong proficiency in utilizing UKG, we want to hear from you! This hybrid role is based out of our Santa Clara, CA headquarters. The salary range for this position is $116,000-$129,000. In addition to salary, you will receive equity (RSUs) with strong near-term growth potential, comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. In this role, you will: Process end-to-end payroll for our United States, Canada, and Mexico employee base, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payroll policies and regulations Collaborate with HR teams to maintain accurate employee records and ensure timely updates for payroll purposes Verify and reconcile payroll data, including timesheets, overtime, bonuses, and deductions Prepare and distribute payroll reports, payslips, and other payroll-related documents Stay up-to-date with local, regional, and international payroll laws and regulations Provide exceptional customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issue resolution Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll systems and processes Maintain confidentiality and data integrity of payroll information We would love to hear from you if: You have a minimum of 7 years of experience in payroll processing within a global environment You are proficient in utilizing payroll software, preferably UKG Pro You have excellent knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets You are familiar with equity processing and reporting You are attentive to detail and have the ability to work with sensitive and confidential information You can multitask, prioritize, and meet strict deadlines You take pride in your accuracy and numerical aptitude We strive to be a values-driven company that is supportive of one another, open and honest, undaunted by challenges, nimble and focused, and determined to excel and win. Here at SoundHound AI, diversity, equity, and inclusion are key to who we are as a company. With a mission to build Voice AI for the world, creating a team with global perspectives is critical to our success.  We care deeply about fostering an environment where everyone is supported and can do their best work. SoundHound ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits. Employees enjoy comprehensive health care, paid time off, discounted fitness classes, and flexible working hours. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at  https://soundhound.com/careers/ .  To view our job applicant privacy policy, please visit  https://static.soundhound.com/corpus/ta/applicantprivacynotice.html . Come join our growing team and bring your unique voice to our mission! #LI-MQ1 #LI-HYBRID