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GitLab

US Payroll Specialist

Remote

United kingdom

Junior

Full Time

29-10-2025

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Communication Microsoft Excel ServiceNow Workday GitLab Monitoring Research Training Software Development Accounting SDLC Recruitment

Job Specifications

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 at GitLab, you will work closely with other members of the Payroll team in handling our US payroll. You will report to the Payroll Manager and work fully remote within the Americas region. If you have 2+ years of payroll or data entry experience and proven to be self-motivated, tech-savvy, and able to deliver results in a fast-paced environment, this position may be the right fit for you.

What You’ll Do

Review, research, and respond to employee inquiries across all levels via the ServiceNow Platform
Deliver instruction and training to employees on payroll-related systems, including ADP Time Tracking entry and online access to pay statements
Assist with year-end W2 processing and respond to employee W2 inquiries
Perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, faxing, photocopying, and distributing payroll mail
Maintain, update, and audit payroll employee records with a high level of accuracy
Respond to all agency inquiries, including income verification requests, employment verifications, and unemployment inquiries
Manage the garnishment process in conjunction with ADP by uploading garnishments and monitoring workflow in ADP SmartCompliance
Download, distribute, and save reports as instructed
Create, prepare, and run custom reports from Workday and ADP
Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams on various employee-related tasks and projects

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor's degree
2+ years of previous data entry experience
1+ year of experience processing payroll in the US
ADP Workforce Now experience preferred; Workday HCM experience is a plus
Basic understanding of accounting, taxation, and finance concepts as they relate to payroll
Knowledge of multi-state payroll laws and regulations
Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Excel
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Ability to think critically and outside the box
Ability to work independently with a team-first mentality

How GitLab Will Support You

Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental leave
Home office support

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.

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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 vetera

About the Company

GitLab is a complete DevOps platform, delivered as a single application, fundamentally changing the way Development, Security, and Ops teams collaborate and build software. From idea to production, GitLab helps teams improve cycle time from weeks to minutes, reduce development costs and time to market while increasing developer productivity. We're the world's largest all-remote company with team members located in more than 65 countries. As part of the GitLab team, you can work from anywhere with good internet. You'll have ... Know more