Payroll Analyst

Responsibilities Reporting to the Senior Payroll & Equity Manager, this role is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for supporting payroll and equity operations. The position ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, maintains compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and assists with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and analysis to support business objectives. Process weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll cycles using Rippling Payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution. Review and validate employee timekeeping records, attendance, overtime, and leave data for payroll accuracy. Calculate wages, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and employee reimbursements in compliance with company policies. Ensure payroll transactions are completed accurately and within established deadlines. Support payroll audits by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and assisting with payroll processing activities. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, labor, and tax regulations. Reconcile payroll tax filings and assist with payroll-related reporting requirements. Prepare and distribute W-2 forms and other required tax documents. Generate ad hoc payroll reports and analyze payroll data as needed. Provide prompt, professional, and efficient payroll support to employees by resolving inquiries related to pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll processes. Work independently, managing multiple payroll cycles (bi-weekly and semi-monthly), ensuring accurate and timely payments across the organization. Collaborate and work closely with payroll leadership on daily operational planning, process improvements, audits, and special projects to support departmental goals. Maintain and update payroll databases, spreadsheets, reports, and employee records to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and reporting integrity. Serve as a subject matter expert for key payroll functions, providing guidance, training, and process support to the team and business. Administer employee wage garnishments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining accurate payroll deductions. Manage leave-of-absence payroll processes, including payment calculations, reconciliations, and coordination with benefits and HR Ops. Team Perform payroll reconciliations and audits to identify discrepancies, ensure compliance, and maintain accurate financial records. Benefits Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA 100% coverage of platinum medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees 401k Flexible vacation policy Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (preferred, not required) 5+ years of professional experience in payroll Proficient computer skills, including Excel Experience with Rippling Payroll Experience with enterprise-level payroll Experience processing payroll for a large company, operating in multiple locations and states Understanding of multi-state taxation Experience with payroll processing related to stock transactions Ability to analyze high volume of transactions and data Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal #J-18808-Ljbffr