Payroll Analyst
AnaplanAbout the role
Anaplan. As the engine behind back-office system connectivity, you might not recognize our name, but our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, and Bayer are just a few of the 2,000+ companies that rely on our best-in-class platform and its native AI capabilities to see, plan, and lead their businesses. By dynamically connecting financial, strategic, and operational plans in real-time, companies trust Anaplan to give them the power to anticipate change, address complexity, deliver operational insights, increase profits, and stay ahead of their competition.
What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our commitment to our customers’ success and our collective motivation to achieve ambitious goals. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, and we behave like leaders irrespective of title. When you work for us, you’ll be part of a winning culture that’s dedicated to creating opportunities for our customers, partners, and employees. We hope you’ll join us. Let’s create something incredible together!
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations, and timely disbursement of payments to employees. The Payroll Analyst will also play a key role in maintaining payroll records, implementing best practices, and collaborating with various departments to streamline processes.
Your Impact
Payroll Processing:
- Participate in end-to-end payroll processing, including data entry, calculations, and distribution of salaries, wages, commission, stock and bonuses.
- Ensure accuracy in payroll computations and adherence to company policies and relevant regulations.
Compliance:
- Stay updated on federal, state, and local tax regulations to ensure payroll compliance.
- Assist with payroll compliance matters including multi-state/multi-jurisdiction tax withholding, garnishments, and key annual audits (i.e., 401(k), workers compensation, external audit, etc).
- Implement and enforce policies and procedures to guarantee accurate and legal payroll processing.
- Process prior quarter adjustments/amendments in preparation for year-end.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Collaborate with HR, finance, Legal and other departments to ensure seamless integration of payroll data.
- Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll matters and provide timely and accurate information.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payroll processing.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in payroll management.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Payroll Analyst or in a similar payroll-related role.
- In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Proficient in ADP Workforce Now payroll software and MS Office applications.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with both California payroll a big plus!
If you are passionate about payroll administration, compliance, and process optimization, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team. This job has a hybrid work schedule, with 2 days/week required in our San Francisco office.
Base Salary Range:$97,000—$132,000 USD
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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