Payroll Analyst (Contract To Hire)

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for proactive collaboration with customers and key internal business partners. The role requires outstanding customer service skills, independent thinking in handling payroll analysis and validations in a challenging, fast–paced and high-growth environment.

This role will be accountable for all payroll-related functions, including payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and payroll reporting across US and Canada. A successful candidate will be extremely detail driven and organized, delivering timely and accurate payroll and record keeping. They need to be knowledgeable in current federal and state wage and labor laws. The individual must be able to handle ambiguity, easily adapt to changes within the organization, be self-motivated, and possess some leadership skills.

This is a 6 month contract to start with opportunity to convert to FTE.

• Work with HR function and external payroll providers / vendors to ensure consistent and accurate flow of information
• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately, timely and in accordance with legal requirements
• Ensure all tax payments and compliance requirements are met
• Ensure sufficient controls are in place and implemented for SOX Compliance
• Ensure all equity transactions are captured and processed timely
• Demonstrated skill in performing payroll operations including auditing reports, computing gross to net calculations, reconciling errors, and performing root cause analysis
• Special projects as assigned
• Work with internal and external audit to ensure the integrity of payroll reports
• Address employee queries related to payroll in a timely manner
• Work with Accounting in Month End, Quarter End, Year End payroll reporting
• Create and write Standard Operating Procedures in a clear and organized way

• Experience in a fast-growing company strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Possess a positive attitude and willingness to learn new things
• 3+ years experience of payroll experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Workday HCM and Payroll experience
• CPP designation

Estimated Base Pay Range: $ 77,000 - $ 96,000

The range above represents a reasonable estimate of pay for the listed position. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related factors such as an applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience.