Payroll Analyst

Overview

This role is a key part of the finance team and owns core components of payroll operations, including bi-weekly payroll processing and multi-jurisdiction tax compliance. The position requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, and effective communication to support employees and partner with finance and People team leaders.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll end-to-end, including:
  • Analyze and compare data between Workday and the HR submission file
  • Enter payroll data and complete processing within determined deadlines
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll questions, providing strong customer service and support
• Confirm weekly timesheets have no exceptions and are approved by a supervisor before processing
• Analyze and compare new hire and termination information between Workday and the HR submission file prior to each payroll run
• Verify 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, ensuring jurisdictions are accurate and complete for new hires and employee changes
• Maintain payroll system data integrity
• Administer garnishments in ADP SmartCompliance and follow up with the issuing authority when necessary
• Work closely with the People team on payroll reporting and employee needs
• Download, save, and analyze payroll invoices and statements
• Process and settle all 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 the organization grows

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 great 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 it 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 willingness to ask 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
• Additional information: Total rewards package is for full time employees only; Intern and Contract positions are not eligible.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a safe and supportive work environment where all employees can participate and contribute. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law.