Coursera
Overview
Coursera was launched in 2012 to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is one of the largest online learning platforms, with 183 million registered learners as of June 30, 2025. Coursera partners with over 350 leading university and industry partners to offer courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform enables instructors to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning experiences to learners. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill employees, citizens, and students in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp. We’re a global platform aiming to transform lives through learning by offering transformative courses, certificates, and degrees that empower learners worldwide to advance their careers through skill mastery. We’re looking for inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners eager to shape the future of education. If you’re ready to build the global programs and tools that fuel the power of online learning, join Team Coursera. At Coursera, we are committed to building a globally diverse team and extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. Coursera has a commitment to enabling flexibility and workspace choices for employees. Our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates. As an employee, you can select your main way of working, whether from home, one of our offices or hubs, or a co-working space near you. Job Overview
Financial management is crucial to the performance and success of any company. The Finance team’s responsibilities include accounting, financial reporting, analysis, planning, budgeting, and compliance. Problem solvers at heart, this team develops creative solutions in response to accounting and finance challenges to fuel Coursera’s growth. Payroll Specialist – US and Canada We are seeking a detailed and reliable Payroll Specialist to process and support payroll for employees in the United States and Canada, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution, compliance with applicable laws, and exceptional customer service to employees. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of end-to-end payroll processing in both countries and thrives in a fast-paced environment with a focus on operational excellence and process improvement. Responsibilities
Process end-to-end semi-monthly payrolls for US and Canada employees, including timesheets, garnishments, benefits, taxes, and variable payments while ensuring compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations Process stock-based compensation transactions (ESPP, NQSOs, ISOs, RSUs) Audit and maintain accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and deductions in a professional and timely manner Collaborate with People Operations, Equity, Accounting, and Legal teams on payroll-related matters, benefits, taxation, and year-end reporting Support month-end close, annual audits, and other payroll-related projects, including year-end reporting preparation Support end-to-end processing of international payrolls across multiple countries in coordination with external payroll vendors Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience with end-to-end payroll processing, with experience using Workday Payroll Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws Payroll experience in a public company with stock plans and SOX experience Experience with data analysis and creating pivot tables and v-lookups in Excel Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or equivalent international certification Experience with Workday Payroll, ADP SmartCompliance, EY Payroll Operate Experience with NetSuite and Fidelity (or other ERP or equity platforms) Salary-related details are provided separately and subject to change. Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.
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Coursera was launched in 2012 to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is one of the largest online learning platforms, with 183 million registered learners as of June 30, 2025. Coursera partners with over 350 leading university and industry partners to offer courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform enables instructors to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning experiences to learners. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill employees, citizens, and students in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp. We’re a global platform aiming to transform lives through learning by offering transformative courses, certificates, and degrees that empower learners worldwide to advance their careers through skill mastery. We’re looking for inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners eager to shape the future of education. If you’re ready to build the global programs and tools that fuel the power of online learning, join Team Coursera. At Coursera, we are committed to building a globally diverse team and extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. Coursera has a commitment to enabling flexibility and workspace choices for employees. Our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates. As an employee, you can select your main way of working, whether from home, one of our offices or hubs, or a co-working space near you. Job Overview
Financial management is crucial to the performance and success of any company. The Finance team’s responsibilities include accounting, financial reporting, analysis, planning, budgeting, and compliance. Problem solvers at heart, this team develops creative solutions in response to accounting and finance challenges to fuel Coursera’s growth. Payroll Specialist – US and Canada We are seeking a detailed and reliable Payroll Specialist to process and support payroll for employees in the United States and Canada, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution, compliance with applicable laws, and exceptional customer service to employees. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of end-to-end payroll processing in both countries and thrives in a fast-paced environment with a focus on operational excellence and process improvement. Responsibilities
Process end-to-end semi-monthly payrolls for US and Canada employees, including timesheets, garnishments, benefits, taxes, and variable payments while ensuring compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations Process stock-based compensation transactions (ESPP, NQSOs, ISOs, RSUs) Audit and maintain accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and deductions in a professional and timely manner Collaborate with People Operations, Equity, Accounting, and Legal teams on payroll-related matters, benefits, taxation, and year-end reporting Support month-end close, annual audits, and other payroll-related projects, including year-end reporting preparation Support end-to-end processing of international payrolls across multiple countries in coordination with external payroll vendors Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience with end-to-end payroll processing, with experience using Workday Payroll Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws Payroll experience in a public company with stock plans and SOX experience Experience with data analysis and creating pivot tables and v-lookups in Excel Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or equivalent international certification Experience with Workday Payroll, ADP SmartCompliance, EY Payroll Operate Experience with NetSuite and Fidelity (or other ERP or equity platforms) Salary-related details are provided separately and subject to change. Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.
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