Payroll Analyst

Cohesity•Florence, AL

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location. Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale. We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design. Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry. As part of the Global Payroll team, you will collaborate with HR, Benefits, Commissions, Compensation & Stock to process and record semi-monthly payroll. The Senior Payroll Analyst will address payroll-related inquiries, maintain/develop procedures, research/resolve variances, assist with ad-hoc projects and help ensure Payroll and Company policies are followed.

Requirements

5+ Years experience with electronic payroll processing for payrolls of 1000+ employees
US payroll and tax experience & knowledge of US Federal & states employment standards laws and regulations
Experience with ADP Workforce Now & ADP Smart Compliance required
Understanding of types of stock transactions and underlying tax implications of each (i.e. NQSO, ISO, RSU, ESPP)
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment with both analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Customer service oriented
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Time management skills are critical to ensure all deadlines are met
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday HCM is a plus
Spanish and/or Portuguese language helpful

Responsibilities

Facilitates the preparation and processing of US payroll using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring Cohesity is compliant with Federal and state laws and regulations
Be the day-to-day liaison for US-based employees, including responding to employee inquiries and researching/resolving issues
Oversee/facilitate the timecard process for our non-exempt employees.
Work with HR, Benefits, Commissions, Compensation & Stock teams to ensure payroll is processed accurately for all US employees
Assist with Payroll Reporting and the coordination with both internal and external partners for annual audits, including Year-end financial statement audit, Workers Compensation audit, 401(k) audit, and other audits as needed
Maintain compliance with accounting policies, procedures and SOX controls for payroll
Support Global Payroll team on projects as needed