Payroll Analyst

Progyny•New York, NY

9d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst reports to the Payroll Director. In this role, your primary focus will be assisting with the day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for salaried and hourly employees in the US and Canada using Workday. This role involves ensuring compliance with SOX requirements and federal/state regulations, collaborating with accounting and HR/Finance teams, and serving as a resource for employees on payroll matters. The position also includes assisting with payroll-related projects, process improvements, automation, and partnering with external auditors. A key aspect is assisting with equity compensation processing and reconciliations.

Requirements

Experience working with Workday HRIS is required.
3+ years of prior professional payroll experience with a mid-to-large size company is required.
Extensive understanding of payroll processing, including tax implications and accounting procedures.
Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills.
Demonstrates curiosity and excels at solving problems.
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment, with strong time-management skills, keen attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to multitask.
Proven ability to achieve results while building rapport, establishing trust, and collaborating effectively with others.
Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions and formulas such as PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and INDEX.
Candidates must be based in the United States.
Candidates must be authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree or higher preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with the day-to-day payroll operations ensuring accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees, as well as weekly equity payrolls.
Ensure that all payroll processes are in compliance with SOX requirements and applicable federal and state regulations, including applicable wage and hourly regulations.
Work closely with the accounting team to ensure that payroll has been accurately accounted for and reconciled.
Assist with the preparation of monthly payroll reconciliations as part of the close process.
Partner with HR and Finance teams, including performing analyses and generating reports for compensation planning and financial analysis.
Serve as a resource for employees on payroll matters as they arise.
Assist with payroll related projects, including continuous process and system improvements as well as automation that is scalable and supports the company’s growth.
Identify areas for improvement and efficiency, including best practices for payroll administration.
Provide recommendations to senior management.
Partner with external auditors on quarterly and annual audits.
Assist with equity compensation including processing payrolls and performing reconciliations as needed.

Benefits

Family friendly benefits: Paid family and parental leave, preconception, fertility and family building benefits (including egg freezing, IVF, and adoption support), family and pet care fund, and Parents’ Employee Affiliation Group
Menopause and midlife care
Health, dental, vision and life insurance options for employees and family
Free in-person, virtual and text-based mental health and wellness support
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days and summer flex time
Company equity
Bonus program
401(k) plan with company match
Access to on-demand legal and financial advice
Learning and development programs to help you grow professionally and a mentorship program
Company social events to include annual volunteer day and donation matching
Flex days (3 days a week in the office) and onsite meals and snacks for employees reporting into our NY office