Responsibilities Include:

• Facilitate the accurate and timely processing of bi-monthly payroll in Workday for 1000+ US employees
• Audit payrolls bi-weekly and semimonthly cycles before payrolls are released for processing
• Partner with payroll analysts on the payroll team in processing domestic and int
• Partner with Internal and External Business Partners to test new functional system enhancements, system updates and integrations
• Strong Experience with multi-state payroll; processing payroll tax amendments and W-2 reconciliations and state and local tax registrations
• Lead year-end to ensure a smooth year-end to provide accurate W2’s
• Collaborate with multiple business teams within the organization like HR, Equity and Business Systems
• Identify and participate in process improvement projects, including various implementation and upgrades
• Monitor email inquiries from the [email protected] inbox and/or Thrasio ticketing  system and respond to employees as necessary
• Participate in payroll projects and opportunities as assigned
• Process garnishments, unemployment wage claims and other tax tracers as needed
• Work closely with the other Payroll Analysts to provide excellent customer service and be back up for payroll process as necessary
• Work closely with internal staff and vendors to ensure HR, Benefit and Payroll changes are processed, accurate funding occurs for all accounts, tax remittance, general ledger balancing, month-end close and Management Reporting is completed in a timely manner
• Assist Payroll Director with annual audits such as 401k and Worker’s Comp
• Work with the Team to provide guidance in payroll processes and provide feedback to improve payroll processes
• Complete accounting journal entries for month-end close
• Document all payroll processes and maintain documentation for business continuity
• Prepare monthly payroll-related account reconciliations
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiencies through best-in-class enhancements to processes and controls for payroll related activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of payroll experience and knowledgeable of wage and hourly laws
• Proficient in MS Excel including advanced formulas functions (Vlookups, Pivot tables, IF statements)
• Experience with Accounting processes and month-end close including Journal entries and reconciliations as it relates to payroll
• Working knowledge with One Source Virtual
• Knowledge of SOX controls
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll administration processes and familiarity with enabling HRIS technology; specific Workday experience required
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and internal controls
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner and with discretion 
• Experience with federal, state, local statutory and worker’s compensation payroll audits
• Knowledge and general understanding of domestic and international payroll requirements, processes, and models
• Possess agility and ability to thrive in an ambiguous, unstructured, and fast-growing/changing environment executing day-to-day tasks as well as leading multiple projects simultaneously
• Customer service-oriented mentality
• Proactive approach to developing solutions and creative problem-solving, and operating with a sense of urgency
• Concise and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Hands-on approach and willingness to be involved at a detailed level but also operate and think strategically 
• High degree of initiative, judgement, and discretion
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel (pivot tables and lookups)

Nice to have, but not required:

• Professional (CPP) designation preferred