Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst 15517

• Hourly pay: $35-$50/hr (Pay varies based on the candidate's experience and location)
• Worksite: Leading professional development and networking company (Sunnyvale, CA - Hybrid, Open to remote candidates in the United States, Candidates local to Sunnyvale are preferred)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program
• 40 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment

A leading professional networking company seeks a Payroll Analyst to join the Global Payroll and Employment Tax team. The successful candidate will deliver a complete and accurate flow of data to internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all compensation, deduction, and taxation details are understood. The company offers a great work environment!

Payroll Analyst Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing and Administration
  • Bi-Weekly Payroll Processing: Perform accurate preparation and processing of bi-weekly US and Canada payroll, including new hire and termination processing, leave of absence payments, retroactive payments, commissions, one-time non-recurring payments (e.g., bonuses, perk-up payments, patent awards, non-cash awards).
  • Stock-Based Compensation: Process stock-based compensation transactions (ESPP Disqualified Dispositions, RSUs, Non-Quals, and ISOs).
  • 401(k) Contributions: Audit and post 401(k) contributions and demographic files to Fidelity on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Multi-State Payroll: Process multi-state bi-weekly payroll for over 11,000+ employees while adhering to deadlines.
  • Termination Payments: Responsible for the calculation and reconciliation of all terminations according to state regulations.
  • Taxation: Understand and ensure proper taxation of employer and employee-paid benefits through accurate payroll processing.
• Reporting and Documentation
  • Report Preparation: Develop and write ad hoc reports pertinent to internal and agency requirements.
  • Payroll Knowledge Maintenance: Review and maintain payroll knowledge articles.
• Process Improvement and Efficiency: Process Improvements: Assist in identifying process improvements to ease day-to-day payroll activities.
• Collaboration and Support
  • Vendor and Team Liaison: Liaise with ADP, Talent Services, and Payroll Operations teams to identify open cases and ensure timely resolution.
  • Payroll Queries and Reconciliation: Provide research, analysis, and reconciliation for payroll-related queries or unexpected results and recommend practical solutions.

Payroll Analyst Qualifications:

• 5+ years of multi-state payroll experience.
• Experience in international/expat payrolls and equity compensation.
• Extensive knowledge of US and Canada labor laws and regulations.
• FPC or CPP certification is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Excel, including advanced formula functions (Vlookup, Pivot tables, IF statements).
• Expert knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), ADP Global (SAP-based system), ADP Smart Compliance, Workday, Service Now, Pro-Business, R&R, Report Writer, and various payroll software.
• Strong understanding of payroll and tax withholding compliance obligations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and urgency.