Senior Associate, Payroll

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Department: Talent

Team: Business & Operations

About the Role

Wayfair seeks a Senior Associate, Payroll in Boston, MA (hybrid: 3 days office, 2 remote) to support U.S. and Canadian payroll for its high-growth warehouse and logistics operations. With a salary range of $83,500 - $92,500, this Talent Department role focuses on end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and optimal employee experience amid rapid scaling. The position demands collaboration with HRIS, Benefits, Finance, and vendors to handle weekly/biweekly payrolls for distribution center staff and logistics teams. Key responsibilities include processing multi-jurisdictional payrolls, conducting audits, resolving employee issues, and leveraging analytics to streamline operations supporting Wayfair's supply chain. The ideal candidate brings proven payroll expertise, regulatory knowledge, and adaptability to a dynamic environment where precise payroll directly impacts warehouse efficiency and associate satisfaction. This role offers robust benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a chance to contribute to Wayfair's logistics excellence, maintaining seamless payroll for thousands of operations personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payrolls for U.S. and Canadian employees
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
• Collaborate with HRIS, Benefits, Finance, and external vendors
• Maintain scalable payroll processes in a high-growth environment
• Support employee payroll inquiries and excellent employee experience
• Conduct payroll reconciliations and audits
• Assist with year-end tax filings and W-2/ T4 reporting
• Analyze payroll data to support warehouse and logistics operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, HR, or related field
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience in multi-jurisdictional environments
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll laws and compliance
• Proficiency in payroll systems such as Workday or ADP
• Experience with end-to-end payroll processing for high-volume operations
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate with HRIS, Benefits, and Finance teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Payroll certification (e.g., CPP, FPC)
• Experience in high-growth logistics or retail environments
• Familiarity with warehouse employee payroll specifics
• Advanced Excel skills for payroll reporting

Required Skills

• Payroll processing expertise
• U.S. and Canadian tax compliance
• Analytical problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• HRIS system proficiency (e.g., Workday)
• Vendor management
• Data reconciliation
• Excel and reporting tools
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Time management in fast-paced settings
• Communication skills
• Regulatory knowledge
• Scalability in high-growth ops
• Employee support orientation

Benefits

• Competitive base salary $83,500 - $92,500 per year
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in Boston office, 2 days remote
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching and retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and flexible vacation policy
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on Wayfair products
• Wellness programs and mental health support

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.