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Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
We are looking for a passionate payroll professional to join the global payroll team. You will be responsible for paying our employees on time, accurately, and helping to drive the employee experience at Samsara.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
- You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role, you will:
- Utilize CloudPay to process payroll changes
- Perform pre-and-post audits of payroll inputs to ensure accuracy
- Research fluctuations of earnings/deduction codes over periods
- Handle equity reporting and review system integrations
- Research and resolve employee inquiries timely
- Drive process improvements and prepare standard operating procedures
- Partner with various third-party vendors on inbound / outbound payroll files
- Handle year-end payroll processing activities (e.g., update payroll calendar, year-end checklist, and employee communications)
- Ad-hoc duties as assigned
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 3+ years of Canada payroll experience
- Advanced Excel skills with ability to work with large volumes of data and draw meaningful insights
An ideal candidate also has:
- Prior experience with Workday and CloudPay payroll systems.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work remotely without close supervision and take initiatives
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively
- Strong communication, problem solving, organizational and reasoning skills
Annual Base Salary
- $74,672.50 — $100,400 USD
The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.
Total Rewards
At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
Belonging at Samsara
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Our Commitment to Authenticity
We use Tofu, a fraud detection tool, to validate the authenticity of applications and protect against identity fraud. This ensures we are connecting with real people and allows us to prioritize genuine candidates. Please see Samsara’s Candidate Privacy Notice for more information.
Fraudulent Employment Offers
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in @samsara.com, @us-greenhouse-mail.io or @mail3.guide.co. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.
Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
We are looking for a passionate payroll professional to join the global payroll team. You will be responsible for paying our employees on time, accurately, and helping to drive the employee experience at Samsara.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
- You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role, you will:
- Utilize CloudPay to process payroll changes
- Perform pre-and-post audits of payroll inputs to ensure accuracy
- Research fluctuations of earnings/deduction codes over periods
- Handle equity reporting and review system integrations
- Research and resolve employee inquiries timely
- Drive process improvements and prepare standard operating procedures
- Partner with various third-party vendors on inbound / outbound payroll files
- Handle year-end payroll processing activities (e.g., update payroll calendar, year-end checklist, and employee communications)
- Ad-hoc duties as assigned
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 3+ years of Canada payroll experience
- Advanced Excel skills with ability to work with large volumes of data and draw meaningful insights
An ideal candidate also has:
- Prior experience with Workday and CloudPay payroll systems.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work remotely without close supervision and take initiatives
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively
- Strong communication, problem solving, organizational and reasoning skills
Annual Base Salary
- $74,672.50 — $100,400 USD
The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.
Total Rewards
At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
Belonging at Samsara
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Our Commitment to Authenticity
We use Tofu, a fraud detection tool, to validate the authenticity of applications and protect against identity fraud. This ensures we are connecting with real people and allows us to prioritize genuine candidates. Please see Samsara’s Candidate Privacy Notice for more information.
Fraudulent Employment Offers
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in @samsara.com, @us-greenhouse-mail.io or @mail3.guide.co. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Payroll Analyst
Emphasize your accounting or finance degree clearly
Payroll Analyst qualifications for H-1B specialty occupation require a directly related degree. Accounting, finance, or business administration degrees are the strongest fit. Ambiguous degree titles can invite USCIS scrutiny during petition review.
Highlight systems expertise in your resume
Proficiency in payroll platforms like Workday, ADP, or SAP strengthens your case. Employers sponsoring visas want candidates who reduce onboarding time, and technical skills make the specialty occupation argument easier to support.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Not every company that posts a Payroll Analyst role is willing to sponsor. Migrate Mate filters for employers with active sponsorship history, saving you time and reducing the frustration of applying to roles that won't work.
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Find Payroll Analyst JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Payroll Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, but it depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS expects the position to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as accounting, finance, or human resources. Payroll Analyst roles that include tax compliance, multi-state payroll processing, or system configuration are stronger candidates than entry-level data entry positions. The employer's job description does most of the work here.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a Payroll Analyst?
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or human resources is the standard expectation. Degrees in information systems can also qualify if the role involves payroll software implementation or data analysis. A general business degree without a clear payroll or finance concentration may face more scrutiny. If your degree field is adjacent, relevant certifications like the Fundamental Payroll Certification can help reinforce your qualifications.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Payroll Analysts?
Large employers in healthcare, financial services, technology, and retail tend to sponsor the most Payroll Analyst roles, because they run complex, high-volume payroll operations that justify the investment. Companies using enterprise platforms like Workday or SAP often prefer experienced candidates regardless of visa status. You can browse sponsoring employers directly on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by sponsorship history.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a Payroll Analyst?
The H-1B lottery applies to all cap-subject petitions regardless of job title. In recent years, selection rates have been around 25%, which means even a strong application may not be selected. One way around this is cap-exempt employers, such as universities and nonprofit research institutions, which can sponsor H-1B workers outside the lottery. Australian citizens have a significant advantage here because the E-3 visa bypasses the lottery entirely.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Payroll Analyst role at a different employer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 and LCA specific to your new role. If your title or responsibilities change significantly, the specialty occupation argument may need to be rebuilt in the new petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Payroll Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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