Payroll Analyst 2

Job Description:

We are seeking a Payroll Analyst who is committed to Pluralsight’s mission to advance the world’s technology workforce. As a key member of the Payroll team you will support payroll administration in for our team members globally, collaborate cross-functionally with People Operations, play an important role in administering our Total Rewards programs and work closely with team members in finance & accounting. The ideal candidate is a self starter, possesses an acute eye for detail, thrives in a dynamic environment and communicates clearly.

• A team player

  
  

• Self-motivated, self-starter

  
  

• Accountable to complete work in an efficient and complete manner

  
  

• Detail oriented

  
  

• Focused on the bigger picture to understand normal tasks

  
  

• Continually looking for ways to streamline and improve processes

  
  

• Review and certify international payroll transactions to ensure all recommended payments accurately reflect current compensation levels and withholdings in accordance with local labor laws and requirements

  
  

• Compile, enter and reconcile data entry associated with international payroll

  
  

• Prepare payroll for commission, bonus and equity plans, and associated tax payments

  
  

• Perform audit of payroll registers prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports

  
  

• Understand/research proper taxation of employer paid benefits and country specific payroll tax laws

  
  

• Research and investigate payroll discrepancies and employee payroll issues

  
  

• Communicate professionally and regularly with ActivPayroll service provider to ensure timely and accurate processing, and knowledge of local requirements

  
  

• Research and propose resolution of any data conflicts that impact payroll processing

  
  

• Ensure leave balances are accurately recorded and reported

  
  

• Collect and provide reports and other supporting documentation for internal and/or external audit preparation

  
  

• Track and resolve various tax notices

  
  

• Maintain compliance with internal controls and advise on potential areas of improvement in the control environment

  
  

• Ensure that new hire and termination information for our international team members in the system is accurate

  
  

• Transmit payments for payroll tax withholdings, pension contributions, garnishments, and all other withholdings to appropriate agencies or service providers in accordance with statutory due dates

  
  

• Review and maintain court-ordered withholdings

  
  

• Review appropriate wage base limits in system

  
  

• Provide proactive communication to team members on payroll matters that come up, and respond quickly to questions that arise

  
  

• Support cross-functional teams by providing requested reports and ad-hoc requests
   

  
  

Experience you’ll need:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all payroll records

  
  

• Ability to meet strict deadlines

  
  

• Strong understanding of reconciliation process preferred

  
  

• Proficiency in Excel required

  
  

• Attention to detail and strong analytical problem-solving skills

  
  

• 1-2 years experience with payroll processing required

  
  

• Experience working with Activ Payroll or Workday experience a plus

  
  

• We’re hybrid-friendly

  
  

• We’re mission driven and values guided

  
  

• We have a strong commitment to diversity and belonging

  
  

• We cultivate a culture of trust, autonomy, and collaboration

  
  

• We’re lifelong learners and champion team member growth and advancement

  
  

• We’ve got you covered - team member benefits include competitive compensation packages, medical coverage, unlimited PTO and Summer Fridays, wellness reimbursements, Pluralsight subscription, professional development funds and more.

  
  

We’re Pluralsight, the technology workforce development company that helps teams build better by knowing more and working better together. Using our Skills, Flow, and Cloud product, teams can develop critical skills, improve processes and gain data-driven insights.

We’re a community of growth seekers and lifelong learners who are out to do big things that make a difference in people’s lives, and we’re looking for curious, talented people to join us. Our culture of trust, autonomy, and genuine collaboration create an environment where you’ll grow as a human and as a professional. Because to us, your growth is our growth, and vice versa.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Work is performed in an office (or home office) environment and requires the ability to operate office equipment and keyboards. Sedentary work. Repetitive work. Ability to perform tasks related to documentation, data analysis, transcription and extensive content analysis. Learn new tasks, remember processes, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

EEOC Statement

Bring yourself. Pluralsight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or protected veteran status. Pluralsight will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please visit the bottom of our website to learn how to request an accommodation.

For more information on Pluralsight’s commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, please review our most recent Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging report here.

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