Payroll Analyst

Overview

This role delivers accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for team members across the organization. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for end-to-end payroll execution, ensuring employees are paid correctly while maintaining strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

The position partners closely with HR and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies, support audits, and continuously improve payroll processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and process end-to-end payroll for hourly and salaried corporate employees, both domestic and international, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Manage multi-state U.S. payroll, ensuring proper taxation and compliance across jurisdictions
• Validate payroll inputs including hours, earnings, deductions, and adjustments
• Support international payroll across multiple countries by partnering with in-country providers
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, statutory requirements, and payroll regulations
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations, including period-over-period variance analysis and research of discrepancies
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and resolve issues impacting net pay
• Administer garnishments (e.g., child support, levies), ensuring compliance and timely remittance in coordination with Legal
• Maintain and execute payroll controls, including validation checks and audit procedures, to ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Maintain payroll records and support tax reporting and year-end processes
• Use Excel (e.g., XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP) to analyze payroll data, reconcile variances, and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and vendors to resolve payroll issues and support process improvements

Requirements

• 4+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-location or high-volume environment
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent payroll experience
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, or similar platforms)
• Proficiency in Excel (e.g., XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP) and comfort working with large data sets
• Experience with payroll tools and reporting systems (e.g., HRIS, timekeeping systems)
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to support employees and cross-functional partners
• Strong collaboration and customer-service mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)

Compensation & Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
• One paid volunteer day of your choice
• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
• Team member stock purchase plan
• Health savings or flexible spending account options
• 401k: dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
• Pet insurance
• Education assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

Location

• Not specified in the provided job description

Equal Opportunity

The organization provides equal employment opportunities to everyone who works for it and to all applicants, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, status in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.