Payroll Analyst
About The Position
At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success. The payroll department is responsible for processing Global Payroll across all countries, including reporting and paying any taxes and ancillary obligations as required. This includes but is not limited to: Salaries, Bonuses, Equity (restricted stock and other types), Commissions, Taxable Fringe Benefits, Proxy Air Fringe, Deferred Compensation Payments and deductions, ESIP, 401K and other international pension contributions etc. A Payroll Analyst is responsible for the efficient processing and administration of payroll data, ensuring accurate compensation of employees and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves maintaining payroll records, calculating employee pay, reconciling hours worked, and compiling payroll statistics. Additionally, the Payroll Analyst conducts audits of payroll data, prepares payroll-related journal entries, and interacts with business partners and third-party vendors. They also handle various payroll-related tasks such as processing new hires, tax forms, leaves, garnishments, transfers, pension plans, benefits, terminations, and other related documents.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of Multi-State/Multi-Entity payroll experience REQUIRED
- Proficiency in Workday Payroll - Full Cycle - REQUIRED
- Experience with ADP Smart Compliance (or equivalent tax service) for 3rd party tax processing, amendments, maintenance and ad-hoc research
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Attention to detail
- Journal Entry preparation and review
- Proficient problem-solving skills as it relates to occasional complex payroll issues and error analysis
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Provide support to other team members as needed
- Effective communication skills are necessary (both written and verbal)
- Ability to met deadlines as required while maintaining accuracy
- Ability to start work shift at 8am ET
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Canadian & LATAM payroll is a PLUS
Responsibilities
- Perform and/or review data entry to maintain accurate bi-weekly payroll
- Maintain accurate audit reviews (LOA, New Hires, Terminations, Company Changes & more)
- Payroll Settlement reconciliation
- 401k bi-weekly submission and reconciliation
- Provide payroll related information to internal partners and external auditors upon request
- Assist in year-end process
- Assist in researching payroll tax notices
- Basic Payroll knowledge with Equity (vests, dividends etc.)
- Contribute to the creation and improvement of payroll procedures
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude
- Research and respond to employee inquiries that are tax related
- Review new garnishments and levies to ensure compliance
- Participate in payroll projects like implementations for vendor changes, workflow review etc.
Benefits
- annual discretionary bonus
- 401(k) plan with a generous match
- recognition rewards
- competitive healthcare options
- insurance
- disability benefits
- employee stock investment program
- learning resources
- career development programs
- reimbursement for certain education expenses
- paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays)
- motivational wellbeing program
- Three weeks of PTO in your first year
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits
- Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities
- Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
