Senior Payroll Analyst (Remote, US)
Grafana Labs is looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll and working closely with our People and Accounting teams, this is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing Company and play a driving role in our payroll operations. The Senior Payroll Analyst role is an exciting opportunity to utilize your payroll operations skills. You will love this role if you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you have the opportunity to dig into the details, conduct analyses, and provide consultation on a day-to-day basis related to everything payroll. Responsibilities: Oversee and process all multi-state payroll functions for semi-monthly payroll Prepare, enter, and upload payroll data in a timely manner Work with Variable Compensation to ensure commissions are paid timely through payroll Process child support orders, wage assignments, garnishments, and tax levies Work with People partners to ensure proper adjustments to payroll are recorded Assist with payroll liabilities audit by making sure calculation of employee federal, state, local, medicare and social security, etc. taxes comply with government regulations Maintain productive relationships with People team, including Benefits, Operations, and Business Partners Prepare workflows to maintain consistency in processing payroll Maintain payroll coding in Payroll provider system to ensure proper recording of payroll in Accounting software Respond to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll related matters in a timely manner Assist with quarterly tax and W-2's reconciliation Look for ways to automate processes to ensure accuracy Be able to research payroll issues independently, demonstrating high analytical ability, knowledge of best practices, and an understanding of federal and state payroll tax and labor law developments Other projects/requests as needed What is needed: 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in Tech/SaaS industry Minimum 2-3 years Workday experience Experience with ADP SmartCompliance Experience with multi-state Payrolls Knowledge of US federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including payroll tax, reporting, and required filings Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Suite systems Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Problem-solving & analytical skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to meet deadlines Must be detail oriented, accurate, and well organized Be proactive in nature In the United States, the base compensation range for this role is $85,000 - $103,000. Actual compensation may vary based on level, experience, and skillset as assessed in the interview process. Benefits include equity, bonus (if applicable) and other benefits listed here. Compensation ranges are country specific. If you are applying for this role from a different location than listed above, your recruiter will discuss your specific market's defined pay range & benefits at the beginning of the process. Apply Job!