Payroll Analyst

Job Summary

The US Workday Payroll Analyst plays a crucial role in managing and optimizing end-to-end payroll operations for Whatnot, a leading live commerce platform. This position ensures accurate and timely payroll processing for US employees while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing Process
• Biweekly US payroll in Workday
• Validate earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Compliance & Audits
• Maintain compliance with IRS and state tax regulations
• Support internal and external payroll audits
• Prepare and validate year-end reporting (W-2s)
• Workday System Management
• Troubleshoot payroll errors and resolve discrepancies
• Partner with HR and Benefits for accurate data integration
• Develop and maintain payroll reports and calculated fields
• Reconciliation & Reporting
• Analyze payroll variances
• Prepare payroll reporting as needed
• Process Improvement
• Identify automation and efficiency opportunities
• Document payroll processes and controls
• Support payroll-related system enhancements or implementations

Requirements

• 5 - 7+ years of US payroll processing experience
• 3 + years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll
• Multi-state payroll expertise
• Strong knowledge of US tax regulations and wage laws
• Experience with payroll audits and reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills
• ADP SmartCompliance experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance

Benefits

• Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
• Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work From Home Support
• Home office setup allowance
• Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
• Care benefits
• Monthly allowance for wellness
• Annual allowance towards Childcare
• Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
• Retailer retirement plan
• Monthly allowance to dogfood the app

Company Culture

We offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our LA, NYC, or SF hub.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law.