Payroll Analyst
Whatnot · Seattle, WA · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteHuman Resources$95k–$105k/yrFull-time
Role
The US Workday Payroll Analyst will manage and optimize end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Key responsibilities include:
- Payroll Processing Process biweekly US payroll in Workday
- Validate earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Manage multi-state payroll processing and tax allocations
- 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 to ensure 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
The ideal candidate will have:
- 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
Skills
Desired skills include:
- Knowledge of US tax regulations and wage laws
- Experience with Workday Payroll
- Advanced Excel skills
- ADP SmartCompliance experience
Benefits
We offer:
- 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
- Retail retirement plan offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
- Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
Company Culture
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
Compensation Range
$95K - $105K