Payroll Analyst

Overview

This role supports accurate and timely execution of multi-state U.S. payroll and contributes to Workday Payroll implementation activities. You will work with two other U.S. team members within the Finance organization.

Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Assist with bi-weekly U.S. payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees across multiple states.
• Validate payroll data, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, taxes, and benefit elections.
• Monitor and follow up with employees and managers to ensure timely submission and approval of payroll timecards.
• Review payroll audit reports and investigate discrepancies to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, payroll reconciliations, and audit support.
• Support payroll tax compliance activities, including federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees, managers, Human Resources, and Finance.

Workday Payroll Implementation

• Serve as a key resource for Workday Payroll testing, validation, and ongoing optimization.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external consultants to ensure successful implementation and adoption of payroll functionality and integrations.
• Support overtime needs as needed, including assisting with creation of Workday reports to address reporting requirements.

Process Documentation

• Document payroll business processes, workflows, controls, and system procedures.
• Create and maintain payroll process narratives, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training guides, and how-to documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and internal controls within the payroll function.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and analyses for Finance, HR, and management.
• Support payroll-related account reconciliations and journal entry preparation.
• Use Workday reporting tools and Excel to analyze payroll data and identify trends or discrepancies.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive U.S. payroll experience.
• Workday Payroll experience (required).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear process documentation and training materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance.
• Experience participating in Workday Payroll implementations or major system enhancements.
• Experience working within a public company environment.
• Familiarity with SOX controls and payroll-related internal control requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

• $60,000 – $80,000
• Actual salary offered will depend on work location, relevant experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.