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About the Role

You'll own payroll and benefits administration for a defined group of markets, ensuring accurate and timely processing, compliance with local regulations, and efficient handling of employee inquiries. You will identify and fix process breakdowns, working closely with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

Process and validate payroll runs for assigned markets, checking inputs before each cycle.
Administer employee benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations.
Resolve employee questions about coverage.
Reconcile payroll and benefits data against HR systems and finance ledgers.
Correct discrepancies in payroll and benefits data.
Work with external payroll and benefits vendors to resolve processing issues.
Maintain payroll and benefits records in line with local tax, labor, and data protection requirements.
Identify recurring errors or bottlenecks in payroll processes and propose fixes.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in payroll administration, benefits administration, or a combined payroll and benefits function.
Understanding of US payroll tax withholding, wage and hour rules, and benefits compliance requirements.
Hands-on experience with payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP).
Ability to systematically check own work and catch discrepancies.
Clear communication with employees about pay and benefits issues.
Experience coordinating with external vendors or third-party administrators.

Skills

Payroll administration
Benefits administration
Payroll systems navigation
Data reconciliation
Vendor management
Compliance
Problem-solving
Communication

Location

New York

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

3+ years

Education Level

Payroll certification such as CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus.

Salary/Compensations

The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education.
The salary range posted in the job advertisement refers to the base pay.
Base pay is part of a total compensation package, which may also include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health and wellness, and benefits such as life insurance, medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.

Benefits

Life insurance
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage

About the Company

Klarna is building an everyday finance network, helping consumers save time and money, and worry less about their finances.
Working at Klarna means taking on challenging problems and being hands-on in the development process.
Klarna values co-located teams, with most teams meeting in the office 2-3 days per week.
Non-obvious backgrounds are welcome.
Diversity of skills, perspectives, and backgrounds is valued.

Equal Opportunity

Klarna is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our global customer base and to fostering a culture where everyone belongs.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal history for employment in accordance with state and local laws and 'fair chance' ordinances.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact talent.acquisition@klarna.com.