Payroll Analyst

Asana•San Francisco, CA

54d•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Asana is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented US Payroll Analyst minimum 5 years of end-toend payroll experience. The ideal candidate will have Workday Payroll experience with a strong understanding of federal and multi-state tax regulations, monthly journal entries, and account reconciliation. This role requires exceptional customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment, communicating effectively with employees, business partners (internal and external) and across various levels of leadership. This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements. At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Extensive experience (5+ years) in end-to-end US payroll processing within a fast-paced public company.
Expertise in Workday Payroll, including proficiency in handling processing and report generation.
In-depth knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations and accounting practices.
Proven track record in month-end accounting, coupled with a capability to manage journal entries using NetSuite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex information effectively.
Demonstrated capability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize, and hit critical deadlines in a high-volume setting.
High attention to detail and robust analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processes for US employees, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in bi-monthly cycles.
Act as a Workday expert, leading the configuration and resolving any issues related to the payroll module.
Maintain compliance with payroll wage and tax laws across various states and jurisdictions.
Collaborate with teams to integrate payroll data seamlessly and support various projects within the department.
Optimize payroll processes by identifying improvement opportunities and implementing best practices.
Perform data reconciliation/audits to ensure data integrity across multiple disparate systems (e.g. Workday HCM/Payroll, Equity, NetSuite)
Generate ad-hoc payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Serve as a Workday subject-matter expert, handling system configuration, issue resolution, and data maintenance for the payroll module