Payroll Analyst

Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops.As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact.We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.RolePayroll ProcessingProcess biweekly US payroll in WorkdayValidate earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishmentsEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local regulationsManage multi-state payroll processing and tax allocationsCompliance & AuditsMaintain compliance with IRS and state tax regulationsSupport internal and external payroll auditsPrepare and validate year-end reporting (W-2s)Workday System ManagementTroubleshoot payroll errors and resolve discrepancies along with Sr Global Payroll AnalystPartner with HR and Benefits to ensure accurate data integrationDevelop and maintain payroll reports and calculated fieldsReconciliation & ReportingAnalyze payroll variancesPrepare payroll reporting as neededProcess ImprovementIdentify automation and efficiency opportunitiesDocument payroll processes and controlsSupport payroll-related system enhancements or implementationsWe offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our LA, NYC, or SF hub.YouPeople who do well at Whatnot tend to be comfortable figuring things out as they go, biased toward action, and genuinely curious about what they're building. They care more about outcomes than credit and stay close to the product and the people using it.5 - 7+ years of US payroll processing experience3 + years of hands-on experience with Workday PayrollMulti-state payroll expertiseStrong knowledge of US tax regulations and wage lawsExperience with payroll audits and reconciliationsAdvanced Excel skillsADP SmartComplianceBenefitsGenerous Holiday and Time off PolicyHealth Insurance options including Medical, Dental, VisionWork From Home SupportHome office setup allowanceMonthly allowance for cell phone and internetCare benefitsMonthly allowance for wellnessAnnual allowance towards ChildcareLifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expensesRetirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationallyMonthly allowance to dogfood the appAll Whatnauts are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product. We're passionate about building the best user experience, and all employees are expected to use Whatnot as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job (our dogfooding budget makes this fun and easy!).Parental Leave16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.EOEWhatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.