Payroll Analyst

Overview

Payroll Analyst responsible for maintaining and operating the company's payroll function, processes and systems, including global payroll, commissions payments, bonuses, payroll-related taxes and certain business operations, partnering with HR, Equity and Finance teams.

What you'll do

• Maintain, operate, and update payroll systems and processes daily.
• Execute the payroll cycle for assigned Yext entities.
• Ensure bonuses, commissions and variable pay earnings are accurate.
• Process payroll, commissions payments, and payroll tax transactions.
• Prepare the reconciliation for Manager review.
• Process Restricted stock options recording and Employee Stocks Purchase plan management.
• Investigate and drive resolution to payroll questions from employees, Finance, and HR teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and controls, SOX, and external laws and regulatory guidance.
• Assist with gathering supporting documentation for internal and external audit requests.
• Create and maintain SOPs and supporting documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy, best practices and business process controls.
• Close attention to detail to ensure accuracy and eliminate subsequent payroll adjustments.
• Commitment to process improvement and re-engineer current systems to build efficient and scalable payroll processes.
• Maintain the payroll email and ticketing system to ensure all issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of processes, procedures, controls, regulations, and compliance as required.
• Support the team with statutory research and regulatory compliance concerning payroll-related labor and tax laws.
• Work with HR, Benefits and Equity teams to develop processes for the timely reporting, recording and review of bonuses, new hires, promotions, and other compensation-related changes.
• Ensure accurate earnings and deduction totals, review general ledger backup and automated system outputs (including ledgers, registers, and standard reporting), and identify and rectify out-of-balance discrepancies.
• Review and process involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments.
• Assist with manual, quarterly, and year-end adjustments.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.

What you'll need

• BA/BS degree.
• 3+ years of Global Payroll experience.
• Experience with major Payroll and ERP systems (Workday, International Platform, ADP Smart Compliance).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with team members.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.

Nice to have

• Payroll Certification.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, India.
• Onsite role.
• Reports to the Team Lead, Payroll.
• Relocation assistance and allowance available to eligible candidates.