Payroll Analyst

What You Will Do

• Responsible for end-to-end U.S. payroll processing and assist with international payroll activities
• Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and resolve issues accurately and within established timelines
• Review and validate payroll inputs, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, tax levies, and one-time payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Analyze payroll reports and perform payroll reconciliations, including gross-to-net balancing, payroll tax reconciliations, and time-to-payroll reconciliations
• Manage off-cycle payrolls, payroll adjustments, and employee terminations, including final pay compliance
• Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met through adherence to payroll calendars, checklists, and sign-off procedures
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage and hour requirements
• Support quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, payroll tax reconciliations, audits, and regulatory reporting
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate payroll documentation and records
• Administer and support Workday Payroll and Time Tracking, including payroll processing, time entry, approvals, and time calculation rules
• Support the configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and enhancement of Workday Payroll and Time Tracking in accordance with Change Management procedures
• Maintain payroll and timekeeping reports, including year-to-date earnings, exception reports, and audit reports
• Partner with HRIS and the Payroll Manager on Workday enhancements, testing, and releases
• Monitor, audit, and reconcile timekeeping data to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Maintain payroll and timekeeping reports, including year-to-date earnings, exception reports, and audit reports
• Respond promptly to payroll inquiries from employees and managers while providing exceptional customer service
• Serve as the backup contact for managing the allotment inbox
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and timekeeping processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain payroll documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process documentation to support consistency and cross-training
• Participate in cross-functional projects and perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Payroll Manager or Corporate Accounting Team Lead

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience and 3+ years with Workday payroll modules
• Strong expertise in U.S. payroll tax compliance
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (advanced PivotTables, VLOOKUP, database creation)
• Strong report writing and data analysis skills
• Proven ability to manage complexity in a global payroll environment with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with commitment to confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, global workplace and build strong cross-cultural partnerships
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

What We Offer

• Ability to work remotely
• Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
• $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
• 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
• PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!