Senior Payroll Administrator

ŌURA

Senior Payroll Administrator managing payroll operations at Ōura. Overseeing compliance, system optimization, and employee support while ensuring accurate payroll processes.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska, Iowa, Mississippi, New York, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee multi-state, semi-monthly payroll processing for all employees.
Manage day-to-day operations including onboarding, merit increases, department changes, terminations, and leaves of absence.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and additional payments.
Validate and reconcile payroll runs and reports for final approval and submission.
Ensure all payroll practices comply with local, state, and federal laws.
Manage year-end tax reporting (e.g., W-2s) and stay current on labor regulations and statutory requirements.
Maintain and update payroll software; troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
Collaborate with HR and IT to manage system upgrades and cross-functional integrations.
Prepare cost reports, variance analyses, and monthly journal entries for benefits and payroll.
Create monthly reconciliations of benefit invoices, payroll accounts, and taxes.
Assist with internal/external audits and maintain records in accordance with retention policies.
Accurately maintain employee equity data within Carta.
Process equity grants and exercises; prepare grant information for Board approval.
Address employee payroll questions professionally and promptly.
Identify operational inefficiencies and implement best practices to improve accuracy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of multi-state payroll experience in growing companies. Global payroll experience is a significant plus.
Extensive experience with major HRIS/Payroll systems (ADP, UKG, Workday). UKG Pro preference.
Strong ability to align payroll data with accounting systems, including journal entries and month-end reporting.
Ability to explain complex payroll/tax information to stakeholders clearly and maintain strict confidentiality.
Proven track record of working effectively with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
Paid sick leave and parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

multi-state payroll processingpayroll reconciliationtax reportingjournal entriesvariance analysisequity grants processingaudit assistancedata validationcompliance with labor regulationsbest practices implementation

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingconfidentialitycollaborationoperational efficiencystakeholder engagementattention to detailprofessionalismadaptabilityleadership