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For decades, quartz devices, non-silicon technology, have kept systems in sync, but they struggle in harsher, more demanding environments. MEMS-based Precision Timing delivers greater accuracy, smaller size and resilience. Today, MEMS timing powers over 400 applications, including high-growth ones in AI datacenters, automated driving, industrial and humanoid robots, wearables and IoT.\nOur semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability. With more than 4 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit: www.sitime.com.\nJob Description\nThe Payroll Specialist is a senior, hands-on payroll professional responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across the United States, EMEA, and APAC. This role owns recurring payroll activities from input collection and validation through reconciliation, funding, reporting, and issue resolution, working closely with employees, HR, Finance, Accounting, and external payroll providers.\nThe ideal candidate combines deep U.S. payroll expertise with meaningful multi-country payroll experience, strong judgment, and a process-improvement mindset. They are comfortable operating independently in a fast-moving technology environment, managing overlapping deadlines across time zones, and translating complex payroll requirements into clear, repeatable processes. This individual will help strengthen controls, improve data quality, and scale payroll operations as SiTime grows globally. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and career paths, and welcome candidates who are excited to contribute to our mission.\nResponsibilities\nProcess end-to-end payrolls on both semi-monthly and monthly schedules and coordinate recurring payrolls across North America, EMEA and APAC using both ADP Workforce Now or local payroll providers.\nCollect, validate, and process payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, equity-related income, benefits, time off, leaves, garnishments, deductions, and off-cycle payments.\nReview payroll registers, variance reports, tax calculations, statutory deductions, net pay, and funding requirements before payroll approval and release.\nPerform payroll reconciliations and maintain complete, accurate payroll records and audit support across all assigned countries.\nPartner with HR, Finance, Accounting, Equity Administration, Legal, and payroll vendors to resolve discrepancies, meet close deadlines, and maintain accurate data flow between systems.\nResearch and resolve employee and manager payroll questions with urgency, discretion, and a high standard of customer service.\nSupport quarter-end and year-end activities, including tax reporting, statutory filings, benefits and retirement reconciliations, and country-specific reporting requirements.\nMonitor payroll vendor performance, follow up on issues, and confirm timely completion of required filings, payments, and deliverables.\nMaintain process documentation, payroll calendars, checklists, approval evidence, and control procedures that support audit readiness and business continuity.\nIdentify root causes, recommend practical improvements, and help automate or standardize payroll processes, reports, and controls.\nPrepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reporting, analyze variances and trends, and provide clear explanations to business partners.\nProtect confidential employee information and apply sound judgment when handling sensitive payroll, tax, and personal data.\nQualifications & Requirements\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\n10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including substantial hands-on responsibility for both U.S. and international payroll processing.\nDemonstrated experience processing payroll across multiple countries in EMEA and APAC through third-party payroll providers or an equivalent global payroll model.\nStrong knowledge of U.S. payroll practices, wage and hour requirements, payroll taxation, deductions, garnishments, leaves, and year-end reporting.\nExperience reviewing and reconciling complex payrolls, investigating variances, and maintaining strong controls and audit documentation.\nAdvanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup and conditional formulas, data validation, and reconciliation of large data sets.\nExperience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable U.S. payroll platform and familiarity with HRIS, benefits, equity, timekeeping, and general ledger interfaces.\nExperience supporting payroll in a public company, technology company, or similarly fast-paced, high-growth global environment strongly preferred.\nAbility to manage multiple payroll calendars, deadlines, and time-zone dependencies with limited oversight.\nEnglish proficiency is required, including the ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and perform job responsibilities in a professional business environment.\nDesired Attributes\nCreative problem solver who improves processes rather than accepting inefficient workarounds.\nCourageous and accountable, willing to raise risks early, ask the right questions, and own issues through resolution.\nRelentless about accuracy, deadlines, follow-through, and continuous improvement.\nAuthentic and discreet when handling sensitive information, including a willingness to acknowledge and correct errors quickly.\nLeads through ownership, sound judgment, and dependable execution, regardless of title.\nTeam-oriented and respectful, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and time zones.\nCalm under pressure, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to shift priorities as business needs evolve.\nCompensation Range: \nAt SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent.\nIn addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to the achievement of innovation goals-reflecting our commitment to recognizing meaningful impact. We also offer equity grants, providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the company’s future growth and success.\nBenefits offered: 401k plan, health and wellness that includes medical, dental, vision, life, parental leave, legal services, and time off plans.\nSiTime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We treat each person fairly and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment against anyone on the basis of any protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or marital status or other characteristics protected by law. 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