Payroll Analyst

David Yurman Enterprises•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David and Sybil Yurman, known for creating timeless, yet contemporary collections. The company emphasizes creativity, innovation, impeccable craftsmanship, and responsible business practices. The Payroll Analyst role is responsible for processing and auditing payroll through Workday, supporting the full end-to-end payroll cycle for all employees. This position involves reviewing payroll reports, identifying discrepancies, and processing administrative transactions as needed. The ideal candidate is expected to possess strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations across multiple states.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently, especially during critical payroll cycles
Solid understanding of multi-location and multi-state payroll requirements
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Strong independent data validation and reconciliation techniques
Timekeeping expertise
Understanding of wage laws
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query)

Nice To Haves

Workday experience preferred
Retail payroll experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Process weekly and biweekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Review and audit timekeeping data, including hours worked, overtime, and paid time off
Analyze payroll reports to identify discrepancies and make necessary corrections
Ensure compliance with payroll regulations across multiple states
Advise on company and governing body payroll rules and procedures
Partner with the HR department to resolve onboarding data issues and provide support for missing or inaccurate employee information
Respond to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Process manual checks as needed in accordance with company procedures
Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting as require
Provide feedback on current procedures to help guide process improvement