The IRS taxes you in the year income is received, so as Tax Expert @MinhT1 the money should be taxed in 2021. Double-check with HR to make sure they are not going to issue a 2020 W-2 or 1099-NEC.
They should not, but you said there were some hiccups so it's worth checking.
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