Is the Payroll Specialist position at GitLab fully remote?

Yes, this Payroll Specialist position at GitLab is a remote position. The role is available for candidates in Canada.

Is this a full-time or part-time Payroll Specialist role?

This is a full-time Payroll Specialist position at GitLab.

What benefits does GitLab offer for this position?

GitLab offers the following benefits: 401k Matching, Wellness Programs, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Flexible Hours, Remote Work.

How do I apply for the Payroll Specialist position at GitLab?

You can apply for this Payroll Specialist position by clicking the "Apply Now" button on this page, which will take you to GitLab's application portal.

Payroll Specialist at GitLab

Canada

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform">AI-powered DevSecOps Platform</a>, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission">mission</a> is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/gitlab-duo/">Duo Enterprise</a> and <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/blog/gitlab-duo-agent-platform-what-is-next-for-intelligent-devsecops/">Duo Agent Platform</a>, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/">values</a> and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZIb5zszQI">Co-create the future with us</a> as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.<h4>An overview of this role</h4> As a Payroll Specialist, you'll help ensure GitLab team members are paid accurately and on time by managing the details behind our payroll operations. You'll be a key point of contact for questions across all levels of the company, using tools like Workday, ADP, and ServiceNow to research and resolve issues, maintain precise payroll records, and support critical processes such as year-end tax forms, garnishments, and employment verifications. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations, contribute to process improvements in a global, all-remote environment, and play a direct part in creating a reliable, transparent payroll experience that supports GitLab's results-driven culture. What You’ll Do <ul> <li>Support accurate, timely payroll processing through data entry, review, and maintenance of payroll records in systems such as Workday and ADP.</li> <li>Review, research, and respond to payroll inquiries from team members at all levels via ServiceNow, ensuring clear, customer-focused communication.</li> <li>Deliver instruction and basic training to team members on payroll tools and processes, including time tracking, pay statement access, and related self-service features.</li> <li>Maintain, update, and audit payroll data with a high level of accuracy, including handling clerical tasks like filing, scanning, and organizing both digital and paper records.</li> <li>Manage the garnishment process in partnership with ADP, including uploading orders, monitoring SmartCompliance workflows, and ensuring proper documentation.</li> <li>Assist with year-end activities such as W2 processing and resolve W2-related questions from team members and external agencies.</li> <li>Create, prepare, and run standard and custom payroll reports from Workday, ADP, and other sources, and distribute or store them according to internal guidelines.</li> <li>Collaborate with HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations on payroll-related tasks and projects, supporting compliance, audits, and continuous improvement of payroll processes.</li> </ul> What You’ll Bring <ul> <li>Experience supporting payroll operations with a focus on accurate data entry, record maintenance, and clerical tasks such as filing, scanning, and document management.</li> <li>Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing tools (for example, intermediate skills in Excel and Word or similar tools like Google Sheets and Google Docs).</li> <li>Familiarity with payroll and HR systems such as Workday, ADP, or similar platforms, with the ability to quickly learn new software and tools.</li> <li>Ability to provide clear, service-oriented support to team members and external partners, including handling inquiries related to pay, W2s, and employment verifications.</li> <li>Organized approach to managing multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail and data accuracy.</li> <li>Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with HR, Legal, Finance, Operations, and vendors.</li> <li>Demonstrated accountability, adaptability, and teamwork, with a focus on delivering thorough and reliable work.</li> <li>Openness to candidates from varied backgrounds with transferable skills in data entry, customer service, and administrative support.</li> </ul> About the team The Payroll team at GitLab is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for GitLab team members across multiple regions, supporting our all-remote, asynchronous way of working. You'll join a cross-functional group that partners closely with HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations to maintain payroll data integrity, manage time tracking and garnishments, respond to internal and external inquiries, and support key activities like year-end tax reporting. The team is focused on scaling processes, improving documentation, and using tools such as Workday, ADP, and ServiceNow to deliver a reliable, transparent payroll experience that enables GitLab team members to focus on co-creating the future.<h4>How GitLab will support you</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/">Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/paid-time-off/">Flexible Paid Time Off</a> </li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging.">Team Member Resource Groups</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/stock-options/">Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/growth-and-development/">Growth and Development Fund</a></li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave">Parental leave</a> </li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/expenses/#equipment">Home office</a> support</li> </ul> Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-select-underrepresented-groups">underrepresented groups</a> are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process. Privacy Policy: Please review our <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate-faq/recruitment-privacy-policy/" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Policy.</a> Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-employment-opportunity-policy" target="_blank">GitLab’s EEO Policy</a> and <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices" target="_blank">EEO is the Law</a>. If you have a disability or special need that requires <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#reasonable-accommodation" target="_blank">accommodation</a>, please let us know during the <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-to-our-interview-process" target="_blank">recruiting process</a>.

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Payroll Specialist

Q: What are the main requirements for the Payroll Specialist role?

Key requirements include: Support accurate, timely payroll processing through data entry, review, and maintenance of payroll records in systems such as Workday and ADP., Review, research, and respond to payroll inquiries from team members at all levels via ServiceNow, ensuring clear, customer-focused communication., Deliver instruction and basic training to team members on payroll tools and processes, including time tracking, pay statement access, and related self-service features., and more.

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Payroll Specialist

GitLab(View Full Profile)

Full Time

$80,000 - $120,000*

8 months ago

Canada

Australia

Remote readiness · 46/100

Finance

Mid

Workday

ADP

ServiceNow

+1 more

Job Description

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

An overview of this role

As a Payroll Specialist, you'll help ensure GitLab team members are paid accurately and on time by managing the details behind our payroll operations. You'll be a key point of contact for questions across all levels of the company, using tools like Workday, ADP, and ServiceNow to research and resolve issues, maintain precise payroll records, and support critical processes such as year-end tax forms, garnishments, and employment verifications. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations, contribute to process improvements in a global, all-remote environment, and play a direct part in creating a reliable, transparent payroll experience that supports GitLab's results-driven culture.

What You’ll Do

Support accurate, timely payroll processing through data entry, review, and maintenance of payroll records in systems such as Workday and ADP.
Review, research, and respond to payroll inquiries from team members at all levels via ServiceNow, ensuring clear, customer-focused communication.
Deliver instruction and basic training to team members on payroll tools and processes, including time tracking, pay statement access, and related self-service features.
Maintain, update, and audit payroll data with a high level of accuracy, including handling clerical tasks like filing, scanning, and organizing both digital and paper records.
Manage the garnishment process in partnership with ADP, including uploading orders, monitoring SmartCompliance workflows, and ensuring proper documentation.
Assist with year-end activities such as W2 processing and resolve W2-related questions from team members and external agencies.
Create, prepare, and run standard and custom payroll reports from Workday, ADP, and other sources, and distribute or store them according to internal guidelines.
Collaborate with HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations on payroll-related tasks and projects, supporting compliance, audits, and continuous improvement of payroll processes.

What You’ll Bring

Experience supporting payroll operations with a focus on accurate data entry, record maintenance, and clerical tasks such as filing, scanning, and document management.
Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing tools (for example, intermediate skills in Excel and Word or similar tools like Google Sheets and Google Docs).
Familiarity with payroll and HR systems such as Workday, ADP, or similar platforms, with the ability to quickly learn new software and tools.
Ability to provide clear, service-oriented support to team members and external partners, including handling inquiries related to pay, W2s, and employment verifications.
Organized approach to managing multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail and data accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with HR, Legal, Finance, Operations, and vendors.
Demonstrated accountability, adaptability, and teamwork, with a focus on delivering thorough and reliable work.
Openness to candidates from varied backgrounds with transferable skills in data entry, customer service, and administrative support.

About the team

The Payroll team at GitLab is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for GitLab team members across multiple regions, supporting our all-remote, asynchronous way of working. You'll join a cross-functional group that partners closely with HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations to maintain payroll data integrity, manage time tracking and garnishments, respond to internal and external inquiries, and support key activities like year-end tax reporting. The team is focused on scaling processes, improving documentation, and using tools such as Workday, ADP, and ServiceNow to deliver a reliable, transparent payroll experience that enables GitLab team members to focus on co-creating the future.

How GitLab will support you

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.

Privacy Policy: Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us.

GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

Requirements

Support accurate, timely payroll processing through data entry, review, and maintenance of payroll records in systems such as Workday and ADP.
Review, research, and respond to payroll inquiries from team members at all levels via ServiceNow, ensuring clear, customer-focused communication.
Deliver instruction and basic training to team members on payroll tools and processes, including time tracking, pay statement access, and related self-service features.
Maintain, update, and manage payroll records, including year-end tax forms, garnishments, and employment verifications.
Collaborate closely with HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.

Benefits

401k Matching
Wellness Programs
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Hours
Remote Work

Skills

Workday

ADP

ServiceNow

Payroll

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