Payroll Analyst

About the role

This position is key to ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time across multiple countries, with a primary focus on the U.S. You will manage the full payroll cycle, handle complex issue resolution, and maintain compliance with all relevant regulations.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for the U.S. and provide support for international payroll activities.
• Examine payroll data to find errors, determine their origins, and fix them efficiently.
• Verify payroll inputs, including pay, deductions, taxes, and other adjustments, to ensure they align with company rules and legal requirements.
• Review payroll reports and perform reconciliations, such as gross-to-net balancing and tax reconciliation.
• Manage special payroll runs, adjustments, and employee departures, ensuring compliance with final pay rules.
• Meet all payroll deadlines by following established schedules and procedures.
• Support adherence to federal, state, and local payroll tax rules and wage laws.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll tasks, including W-2 preparation and tax reporting.
• Provide documentation and records for internal and external audits.
• Administer and support Workday Payroll and Time Tracking functions.
• Help with the setup, testing, and improvement of Workday Payroll and Time Tracking systems.
• Generate and maintain payroll and timekeeping reports.
• Work with HRIS and the Payroll Manager on Workday system updates and testing.
• Monitor and reconcile timekeeping data for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Respond to employee and manager payroll questions, offering excellent service.
• Act as a backup for managing the allotment inbox.
• Identify and implement process improvements for payroll and timekeeping.
• Create and update standard operating procedures for payroll processes.
• Participate in cross-functional projects as needed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a similar field is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years specifically using Workday payroll modules.
• Deep understanding of U.S. payroll tax compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong skills in report creation and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex global payroll environments with precision.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities, with a commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, international setting and build cross-cultural relationships.
• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice to have

• Experience with international payroll processing.

Skills & tools

• Workday Payroll
• Workday Time Tracking
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Practical notes

• Base salary range: $80,000 to $84,000 per year.
• Health benefits start on day one.
• $100 monthly fitness allowance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Enhanced mental health resources.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Annual profit sharing contribution.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, wellness day, birthday off.