Senior Payroll Analyst

Janus Holding Us • Denver, CO

293d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together. Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right. Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do: Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust. If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Significant payroll processing experience.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, extended hours may be necessary.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Honesty, transparency, integrity & confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well in team environment.
• Understands the importance of established processes and checklists with ability to identify deficiencies & provides enhancements.
• Ability to identify problems and respond to employees & other internal clients timely.
• Ability to work with little supervision and exercise good judgment.
• Previous experience in payroll processing or a similar role.
• Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in payroll software, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• High level of integrity and reliability.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with employees and management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills to address and resolve payroll issues efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Certification from the American Payroll Association, such as the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), is advantageous.
• Experience with processing payroll in-house.
• SAP or EC/ECP experience.
• Accounting experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and process employee payrolls; perform key reconciliations to ensure accuracy of payments.
• Ensure accurate payroll payment to employees across multiple jurisdictions.
• Calculate and withhold employee taxes accurately, based on current tax rates and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll laws and regulations, and stay updated on changes to tax rates, minimum wage laws, and other factors affecting payroll.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports as required, including tax filings and reports on employee earnings, withholdings.
• Address and resolve any payroll-related issues or discrepancies, including incorrect payments, missed deductions, or employee queries regarding their pay.
• Work with external payroll related vendors, as applicable.
• Utilize payroll software efficiently to process payroll, generate reports, and maintain records, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide collaborative support to HR, Shares Team, Tax & Accounting teams on payroll matters when required.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in payroll records with guidance and transparency, as well as, provide assistance in responding to inquiries timely as needed.
• Support cross-training and/or redistribution of when required to achieve the overall goal of the team.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
• Generous Holiday policies.
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community.
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more.
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services.
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app.
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits.
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge.
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree