Ensure payroll accuracy while supporting employees across the U.S. and Canada at one of the world’s largest online learning platforms. This role is ideal for detail-oriented payroll professionals with Workday Payroll experience and a passion for process excellence.
About Coursera
Coursera, founded in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, is a global leader in online education with 183 million registered learners and partnerships with over 350 universities and industry leaders. Offering courses, certificates, and degrees across high-demand fields, Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and B Corp committed to transforming lives through learning. Employees thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment with opportunities to work from home, hubs, or offices worldwide.
Schedule
- Full-time, remote role (U.S. only)
- Requires collaboration across time zones with international teams
What You’ll Do
- Process end-to-end semi-monthly payroll for U.S. and Canada employees (timesheets, garnishments, benefits, taxes, variable payments)
- Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations
- Process stock-based compensation transactions (ESPP, RSUs, stock options)
- Audit and maintain payroll records with accuracy
- Respond to employee inquiries on pay, taxes, and deductions
- Collaborate with People Operations, Equity, Accounting, and Legal teams on payroll-related matters
- Support month-end close, audits, and year-end reporting
- Coordinate with external vendors to support international payroll processing
What You Need
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience, including U.S. and Canada payrolls
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance laws
- Experience with Workday Payroll
- Public company experience with stock plan transactions and SOX compliance
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups)
- Strong communication skills with ability to partner across teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent
- Experience with ADP SmartCompliance, EY Payroll Operate, NetSuite, or Fidelity
Compensation
- Zone 2 (CA outside Bay Area, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, NY/NJ except NYC, OR, RI, TX, VA, WA outside Seattle): $80,000 – $107,000
- Zone 3 (all other U.S. locations): $75,000 – $100,000
- Eligible for RSUs and annual bonus program
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- PTO, holidays, and flexible work setup
- 401(k) with company contribution
- RSUs and bonus eligibility
- Career growth within a mission-driven, global company
Be part of a finance team that keeps Coursera running smoothly while helping millions learn worldwide.
Step into a payroll role where precision meets purpose.
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