Payroll Analyst

Role Overview

As a Payroll Analyst at Whatnot, you will manage and optimize end-to-end payroll operations for US employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing. You will also maintain tax and payroll compliance, support audits, and administer payroll systems.

Key Missions

• Process US payroll in Workday
• Validate earnings, deductions, taxes, and wage garnishments
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll/tax regulations
• Support internal and external payroll audits and reviews
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve payroll efficiency
• Assist with payroll-related system improvements or implementations in Workday

Requirements

• Experience managing payroll operations (US payroll)
• Knowledge of US payroll tax and compliance requirements (federal/state/local)
• Ability to support audits and ensure accurate payroll processing
• Proficiency with Workday for payroll administration

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience driving payroll process automation and system enhancements
• Exposure to payroll workflows involving garnishments and deductions