Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This Senior Payroll and Equity Analyst role stands out in the SaaS landscape because it sits at the operational intersection of payroll, equity administration, and finance controls, areas that become materially more complex as subscription businesses scale headcount across locations. With Harvey operating an enterprise-grade AI platform and referencing a large, global customer base, the listing signals a company stage where back-office rigor needs to keep pace with product and revenue expansion.
For a SaaS finance operations career, the combined payroll and equity remit is especially portable. It builds fluency in the systems, reconciliations, and audit readiness that underpin reliable reporting, while also developing practical understanding of stock-based compensation mechanics and cap table accuracy. The role’s cross-functional touchpoints with People, Legal, Tax, and Accounting mirror how mature SaaS organizations run, offering experience that translates well across high-growth software environments.
This position is best suited to someone who prefers structured problem solving, high-precision execution, and clear ownership of recurring processes. It will fit a professional who enjoys being a go-to operator for sensitive employee questions while also contributing to documentation, controls, and process improvements that reduce friction as teams expand.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Why Harvey
At Harvey, we’re transforming how legal and professional services operate — not incrementally, but end-to-end. By combining frontier agentic AI, an enterprise-grade platform, and deep domain expertise, we’re reshaping how critical knowledge work gets done for decades to come.
This is a rare chance to help build a generational company at a true inflection point. With 1000+ customers in 60+ countries, strong product-market fit, and world-class investor support, we’re scaling fast and defining a new category in real time. The work is ambitious, the bar is high, and the opportunity for growth — personal, professional, and financial — is unmatched.
Our team is sharp, motivated, and deeply committed to the mission. We move fast, operate with intensity, and take real ownership of the problems we tackle — from early thinking to long-term outcomes. We stay close to our customers — from leadership to engineers — and work together to solve real problems with urgency and care. If you thrive in ambiguity, push for excellence, and want to help shape the future of work alongside others who raise the bar, we invite you to build with us.
At Harvey, the future of professional services is being written today — and we’re just getting started.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Payroll and Equity Analyst to join our growing Finance team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and equity operations across the organization. As a key member of Harvey’s payroll/equity team during a high-growth period, you will have the opportunity to build scalable processes, partner cross-functionally with People Operations, Accounting and Finance teams, and contribute to a best-in-class employee experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll and equity professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is passionate about operational excellence.
What You'll Do
Payroll Operations
Serve as a subject matter expert for end-to-end payroll operations
Support the accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly, bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls, such as sales compensation, bonus and termination payrolls
Review and reconcile payroll data including earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and garnishments
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements
Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and implement corrective actions
Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 reconciliation and distribution
Equity Administration Operations
Support the day-to-day administration of the company's equity compensation programs, including stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs)Process equity transactions such as grants, vestings, and exercises in the company's equity management platform
Ensure the cap table accuracy and monthly reconciliation of participant equity data
Coordinate with external equity plan administrators
Prepare and distribute equity-related communications and statements to employees
Payroll and Equity Accounting Support
Collaborate closely with the Accounting team to support the financial reporting of payroll and equity transactions
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to payroll, benefits, and stock-based compensation
Assist with the calculation and reporting of stock-based compensation expense
Support internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal controls over payroll and equity processes
Customer Service and Collaboration
Provide outstanding service to employees and internal stakeholders
Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll, tax withholdings, equity awards, and related matters
Partner closely with People Operations teams to ensure seamless onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle changes are accurately reflected in payroll and equity systems
Collaborate with People, Legal, Tax, and Finance teams on cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of process documentation, FAQs, and training materials to enhance employee self-service capabilities
What You Have
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
4-6 years of progressive experience in payroll processing, equity administration, or a closely related function is required
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, as well as familiarity with equity compensation instruments including stock options and RSUs.
Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data management are essential
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, including the ability to work with complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools, is expected
Compensation
$116,00-$174,000
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Harvey is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made by emailing accommodations@harvey.ai
