Payroll Analyst

Sonder is on a mission to revolutionize hospitality and make a world of better stays open to all. No two Sonders are the same – each property has a bespoke design and contains a mix of rooms, suites, and apartments. Though each Sonder is unique, our mobile app allows guests to effortlessly navigate their stay. From check-in to checkout, everything they need is just a tap away. To be better is a never-ending pursuit and revolutions don’t happen overnight. But, together, we can forever change the way people stay, for the better.

We are looking for someone who breathes hospitality operations and is energized by the opportunity to maximize, motivate, and inspire a team to deliver an amazing Sonder guest experience. Our Sonder locations are distributed across a city in different shapes, sizes, ages, and styles, and we pride ourselves on offering a hotel-like service. That’s what you’ll own.

Life at Sonder

We aspire to build a workplace where employees can thrive. Our culture shapes how we make decisions, how we conduct meetings, how we communicate, and how we treat each other. It’s the coordinated way in which we work that gives us a shot at achieving the epic tale we hope to be part of. Our Leadership Principles are a foundational part of our culture and they play a vital role in guiding the values and actions of our team members. Each of these principles is at the heart of what we do. Check out this article to find out more about our Culture and Principles.

.As the EMEA Payroll Specialist, you will be a key member of a global payroll team. You will be working cross-functionally across many time zones in support of Sonder’s global operations. The right candidate for this position will be an individual who has a natural intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, the ability to flex easily between tactical and strategic work, and the desire to drive process improvement.  

AT SONDER YOU WILL:

• Process UK payroll in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, utilizing ADP products

• Coordinate with external vendors to process payroll in multiple EMEA-based countries

• Support and work with major core HR system of records

• Process EMEA time and attendance

• Ensure timely, compliant and accurate service delivery for EMEA

• Contribute effectively both as a team player and individual contributor, taking initiative and with little oversight and direction

• Cross-functional collaboration with business partners for process improvements and efficiencies

• Partner closely with internal partners (Employee Experience / HR Ops / Finance) to provide our employees with a first-class onboarding and payroll experience

• Assist in ad-hoc duties when required
   

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• Previous direct hands-on UK & EMEA payroll processing experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of French payroll and ability to speak French is a plus

• Understanding of timekeeping regulations and processes

• Knowledge of Time Keeping solutions such as Enterprise eTime, Kronos or Workday Time

• HR records system experience (ADP, Workday, Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft or other similar in scale)

• Intermediate or above skill level with Microsoft Office suite of applications especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio
  Basic expertise with Google Drives, Folders, email and sharing

• Keen attention to detail, disciplined in self-review of work and ability to support payroll operations above and beyond normal call of duty, periodically and as needed, to ensure timely, compliant and accurate service delivery for EMEA

• Ability to travel periodically if needed (domestic and international) for short periods at a time

• Ability to self-direct, prioritize and work independently as part of a geographically dispersed team

• Can effectively prioritize to meet multiple tight deadlines

• Flexible and willing to work across multiple time zones, sometimes outside of the conventional workday

• Proactively takes initiative and makes informed decisions 

• Highly analytical, accurate, and detail-oriented. Is innovative, collaborative, and is not afraid to ask questions 

• Can think strategically and act operationally 

• Can manage ambiguity, risk, and changing direction of projects and strategies 

• ADP iHCM, TMF, Workday, or other relevant payroll system experience is a plus
   

Bonus points if you have:

• French payroll/legislation experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business or related field or equivalent 

• Payroll certifications (FPC, CPP, CIPP) preferred but not required

• Global Payroll / Time Project Management experience

• Process documentation

• Workday HCM/Payroll/Time exposure

• Global Payroll solution exposure

Benefits

We offer attractive employee travel perks for any Sonder location as well as competitive stock, health and lifestyle benefits. For eligible employees, benefits may include:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous stock plan

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (where applicable)

• Flexible vacation

• Wellness and volunteering days

• Annual free credits and discounts to stay in Sonders

• Workplace flexibility (for remote-specified positions only) #ABetterWaytoWork

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Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other classification protected by applicable state, federal or local law. Extend Hospitality To All is one of Sonder’s Leadership Principles. Living up to that principle means fully embracing diversity: ensuring that all of our employees, guests, partners, and communities feel safe, respected, included, cared for, and empowered. 

As part of our commitment to creating a workplace open to all, we have created Sonder Circles, also known as employee resource groups. These groups aim to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace aligned with the communities they serve. 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@sonder.com.