Payroll Analyst

Yext is seeking an experienced payroll professional to join our growing team. The Payroll Analyst will be 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. The Payroll Analyst will partner and work closely with HR, Equity, and Finance teams. Reporting to the Team Lead, Payroll this person will be a true partner to the organization, always approaching work with a lens of adding value to the company. 

What You'll Do

• Maintain, operate, and update payroll systems/processes daily.
• Execute the payroll cycle for assigned Yext entities.
• Ensure bonuses/commissions/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 as well as compliance with 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 to eliminate any subsequent adjustments to payroll.
• 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 any 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 Have

• BA/BS degree.
• 3+ years of Global Payroll experience.
• Payroll Certification is a plus.
• 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 confidentiali