Payroll Analyst

Our Mission SPAN is enabling electrification for all ⚡ We are a mission-driven company designing, building, and deploying products that electrify the built environment, reduce carbon emissions, and slow the effects of climate change. Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere. Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives. At SPAN, we believe in: Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy Making electrification upgrades possible Building more resilient homes with reliable backup Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid The Role Span.io is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to ensure our U.S. payroll is executed with 100% accuracy and compliance. This role is far more than data entry; you will be the technical lead for Workday payroll auditing, the subject matter expert for Leave of Absence (LOA) pay outcomes, and a key partner in reconciling our complex benefits landscape. You will work closely with our HR and Finance teams, as well as our external partners (OSV, Sequoia, etc.), to ensure every employee is paid correctly and every deduction is accounted for. Responsibilities Payroll Operations & Execution End-to-End Support: Support U.S. payroll processing by validating complex employee changes, including bonuses, relocations, severance, and final pay for terminations (ensuring strict adherence to state-specific final pay laws). Workday Data Integrity: Ensure all payroll changes are accurately reflected in Workday and aligned with supporting documentation. Edge Case Management: Investigate and escalate inconsistencies or payroll data edge cases, exercising strong judgment and attention to detail. Auditing & Compliance Continuous Auditing: Audit payroll data within Workday to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Proactively iden