Payroll Analyst

What you’ll do at Jamf:

The Payroll Analyst supports accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery for Jamf’s U.S. workforce while assisting with payroll processing for Jamf’s international workforce. This role processes payroll and standard tax filings under established procedures, supports international payroll vendors on day-to-day matters, and escalates complex or novel tax and compliance issues to senior payroll staff.

What you can expect to do in this role:

• Process semimonthly U.S. payroll — wages, deductions, benefits, and garnishments — across multiple states in Workday, following established payroll procedures.
• Support U.S. payroll tax compliance by preparing standard federal, state, and local tax filings (Forms 941, 940, W-2, and W-3) for review, and assist with reconciling tax liabilities against the general ledger.
• Research routine payroll tax notices and agency correspondence, escalating complex or novel issues to senior payroll or tax staff.
• Support year-end processing, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.
• Support payroll processing for Jamf employees outside the U.S. by coordinating with in-country payroll providers on day-to-day pay accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned international payroll vendors, flagging discrepancies for review before disbursement.
• Process and audit garnishments, levies, and voluntary deductions in compliance with applicable law.
• Coordinate with HR, Legal, and Finance on standard multi-state and multi-country payroll matters, escalating complex tax or compliance questions as needed.
• Use AI-powered tools alongside other payroll technologies to support validation and reconciliation tasks, flagging anomalies for review.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

What we are looking for: 

• 2+ years of U.S. payroll processing experience (required)
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax rules — FICA, FUTA, SUTA, and withholding (required)
• Experience with a major payroll platform, such as Workday, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Streamline/Celergo, or UKG (required)
• Exposure to international payroll processes, ideally partnering with in-country payroll providers or Employers of Record (EORs) (preferred)
• Experience partnering with One Source Virtual (OSV) or similar payroll service providers to support U.S. payroll processing (preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) for reconciliations and reporting (required)
• Comfort using AI-powered tools to support payroll validation and reconciliation tasks (preferred)

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered (required)
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification, or an international payroll equivalent (preferred)

SECURITY AND PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS

• Participation in ongoing security training is mandatory.
• Established security protocols will be adhered to, sensitive data will be handled responsibly, and data protection practices are followed, including understanding relevant privacy regulations and reporting breaches
• Acknowledging the Jamf Code of Conduct, where applicable security and privacy policies can be found, is a requirement of all roles at Jamf.

How we help you reach your best potential:

• Named a 2025 Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News
• Named a 2025 Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-being
• Named a 2025 Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z
• Named one of Forbes Most Trusted Companies in 2024
• Named a 2024 Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News
• Named a 2024 Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families
• Named a 2024 PEOPLE Companies That Care by PEOPLE® and Great Place To Work®
• Named a 2024 Best Technology Company to Work For by U.S. News
• We know that big ideas can come from anyone, so we empower everyone to make an impact. Our 90% employee retention rate agrees!
• You will have the opportunity to make a real and meaningful impact for more than 75,000 global customers with the best Apple device management solution in the world.
• Our volunteer time off allows employees to support and give back to our communities.
• We encourage you to simply be you. We constantly seek and value different perspectives to ensure Jamf is a place where everyone feels comfortable and can be successful.

Pay Transparency

At Jamf, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is set within a defined range. These ranges can vary based on hiring location. Where an individual’s pay falls within that range depends on several factors, including role scope, location, budget, skills, experience, and qualifications. This approach helps ensure fair, competitive pay and provides room to grow as you develop in your role.

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