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Senior Payroll Analyst

Join Lyft as a Senior Payroll Analyst to manage payroll processing and related tax reporting in a dynamic environment.

Location
Nashville, TN, United States
Compensation
$72.2k–$90.2k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 2 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 23 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 23 hours ago

What you'll build

  • Process bi-weekly payrolls in the US and Canada
  • Audit payroll taxes related to equity vesting process
  • Maintain and reconcile payroll records
  • Provide customer service regarding payroll inquiries
  • Develop and document Payroll policies and procedures

Must have

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in payroll
  • BS degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent experience
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organization skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with mobile workforce and multi-jurisdictional payroll
  • Prior Workday, ADP Globalview and Dayforce experience

Practical constraints

  • In-office 3 days per week

Requirements

Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Remote Work Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Senior Payroll Analyst at Lyft is responsible for processing bi-weekly payrolls in the US and Canada, managing payroll records, and ensuring compliance with tax reporting and SOX regulations. Key skills include expertise in payroll systems like Workday and ADP, along with strong organizational and communication abilities. This role is suited for candidates with over five years of payroll experience, particularly in multi-jurisdictional environments. Lyft emphasizes a collaborative in-office culture, requiring team members to work on-site three days a week.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 25, 2026. Last confirmed on Lyft's careers page October 25, 2026.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,582).
  • Starts above 1% of 1293 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,600 across 188 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Senior Payroll Analyst role remote?
It's hybrid — Lyft expects some on-site time in Nashville, TN, United States.
What's the salary range?
Lyft lists $72,160–$90,200 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Payroll Analyst role.
Where is the role based?
Lyft is hiring for this position in Nashville, TN, United States.
What seniority level is this role?
Lyft targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Senior Payroll Analyst role at Lyft.

From the original posting

Lyft is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Accounting team as a Senior Payroll Analyst. This role will assist in the processing of bi-weekly payrolls in the US and Canada, maintaining related records, and developing and documenting various Payroll policies and procedures. This role will also assist in payroll processing and related tax reporting for the Company’s quarterly equity vesting process and ESPP plan, as well as manage the Leave of Absence process for payroll. This candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to work and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic and rapidly changing environment. This candidate must be a team player who can work independently.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for payroll processing for assigned payrolls, US and/or International
  • Responsible for processing inputs from compensation and benefits, including auditing benefits, compensation, and leave of absence data for assigned payrolls
  • Coordinate LOA payments and return to work dates with vendor
  • Coordinate with relocation team on relocation data for employees
  • Assist in the audit process of payroll taxes related to the Company’s quarterly equity vesting process, as well as its ESPP plan
  • Maintain SOX compliance in areas of responsibility
  • Assist in the development and documentation of various Payroll initiatives designed to streamline the process and scale with the organization
  • Maintain and reconcile payroll records
  • Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service to employees who have questions regarding their pay, deductions, paid leave balances and other payroll processes
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of required tax reporting
  • Partner closely with HR, Benefits, IT, Finance, and Accounting teams to develop and improve processes
  • Prepare ad hoc reports as needed and perform other duties as assigned

Experience:

  • BS degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in payroll; experience with mobile workforce, multi-jurisdictional payroll, multiple country processing and equity vesting processes preferred
  • Must be detail-oriented with excellent organization, oral and written communication skills
  • Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Prior Workday, ADP Globalview and Dayforce experience are highly desirable.

Benefits:

  • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
  • Mental health benefits
  • Family building benefits
  • Child care and pet benefits
  • 401(k) plan to help save for your future
  • In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
  • Subsidized commuter benefits
  • Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule following the establishment of a Lyft office in Nashville — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Nashville area is $72,160 - $90,200. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

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