Payroll Analyst

Overview

This role is a key part of the finance team and owns core elements of the payroll function, including bi-weekly processing in Workday and multi-jurisdiction tax compliance using ADP SmartCompliance. The position involves end-to-end payroll processing, maintaining accurate payroll data across systems, and serving as the primary point of contact for employee payroll questions.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll end-to-end, including:
  • Analyze and compare data between Workday and the HR submission file
  • Enter and process payroll within determined deadlines
• Serve as the point person for employee payroll questions, providing strong customer service and support
• Confirm weekly timesheets are free of exceptions and approved by a supervisor prior to processing
• Analyze and compare new hire and termination information between Workday and the HR submission file prior to each payroll run
• Verify that changes in the HR submission file are accurately reflected in Workday
• Prepare, update, and retain payroll reports for the annual financial audit
• Run weekly new hire payroll orientation
• Support reconciliation and recording of salary and benefit expenses
• Set up new state and local tax jurisdictions in Workday for all entities; confirm jurisdictions are accurate and complete for new hires and employee changes
• Maintain integrity of payroll data within the payroll system
• Administer garnishments in ADP SmartCompliance and follow up with the issuing authority when necessary
• Partner with the People team on payroll reporting and employee needs
• Download, save, and analyze payroll invoices and statements
• Process and settle off-cycle and on-demand payments
• Train and develop offshore team members on payroll processing activities to provide support and backup
• Assume additional responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Multi-jurisdiction bi-weekly payroll processing experience in Workday, including multi-state tax compliance
• 3+ years of experience covering full-cycle payroll processing, tax filings, and adjustments
• Experience working with ADP SmartCompliance for tax filings, amended filings, and wage garnishments
• Working knowledge of US federal, state and local withholding tax requirements
• Strong payroll and payroll tax skills with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated track record of accurate work in a high-volume payroll environment
• Experience processing manual payroll adjustments (wages and taxes)
• Team player with strong customer service skills
• Critical thinking, sound judgment, and strong decision-making abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Proactive approach to identifying and correcting problems
• Ability to research tax law and apply findings to payroll and jurisdiction setup
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and databases; comfortable working with large data sets
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to employee support and asking questions

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $64,000-$70,000 / year
• Employer sponsored health, dental and vision plan with low or no premium
• Generous paid time off
• $100 monthly mobile or internet stipend
• Stock options for all employees
• Bonus eligibility for all roles excluding Director and above; Commission eligibility for Sales roles
• Parental leave program
• 401K program
• Total rewards package is for full-time employees only (intern and contract positions are not eligible)

Location

• Remote (indicated as “#LI-Remote”)