Payroll Analyst
Job Description
- FPC or CPP certification preferred.
- Process biweekly, multi-state payroll for 1,800+ employees.
- Manage daily payroll tasks: retroactive transactions, one-time payments, EIB files, on/off-boarding, inputs.
- Ensure payroll data consistency and integrity.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company data.
- Complete periodic and ad-hoc payroll reporting.
- Follow and contribute to Payroll Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assist with testing and implementing new payroll technology and procedures.
- Monitor Workday Payroll module efficiency and functionality.
- Provide high-level customer service for employee payroll questions.
- Identify and escalate payroll problems or concerns.
- Support and back-up the Head of US Payroll.
- 3+ years experience in US Payroll operations, multi-state payroll preferred.
- Hands-on experience or training in Workday Payroll.
- Dedication to compliance with all applicable laws/regulations.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and discretion.
- Exceptional client service and communication skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Job Description
Location:
New York, NY
Position Summary:
A Payroll Analyst who will be responsible for processing the company’s biweekly, multi-state payroll for 1,800+ exempt and non-exempt employees through Workday. A critical thinker who can work independently with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. Acts as back-up to the Head of US Payroll.
Essential Functions:
- Manage day-to-day payroll processing tasks including, but not limited to, completing retroactive transactions, confirming one-time payments, uploading EIB mass transaction files, payroll on/off-boarding, and entering payroll inputs
- Ensure consistency and integrity in payroll data
- Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company data
- Complete periodic and ad-hoc reporting
- Follow all Payroll Standard Operating Procedures and contribute to the on-going creation and maintenance of those procedures
- Assist with testing and implementation of new technology and procedures
- Monitor the efficiency and functionality of the Workday Payroll module and make recommendations for improvements as needed
- Answer employee questions promptly with a high level of customer service.
- Identify payroll problems or concerns and escalate to the Head of US Payroll
- Act as support and back-up for the Head of US Payroll
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in US Payroll operations, ideally with multi-state payroll
- Hands-on experience with or documented training in Workday Payroll
- Dedication to maintaining compliance with all applicable laws/regulations
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
- Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a proactive and employee-focused mindset
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to adapt quickly to new or changing business needs
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
- Open and clear communicator with strong written and verbal skills
- Proficient technical skills
- FPC or CPP preferred
The expected base salary range for this position is from $63,000-$80,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
