Payroll Analyst

LaunchDarkly is looking for Payroll Analyst to own the global payroll process and help with ongoing department projects. You will report to the Assistant Controller, manage US multi-state payroll and partner with our payroll service providers internationally. You will be a key partner to the People team to create scalable processes to manage payroll risk. You will thrive in an ever changing environment where partnership and accuracy are critical to providing business support for LaunchDarkly’s expansion.

• Prepare and process the day-to-day payroll operations ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing of bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay for exempt and non-exempt staff in a high growth organization

• Support international payroll service providers (Europe, Australia, Canada and UK) and manual administration for payroll needs as necessary

• Manage time and attendance workflow to ensure all time sheets, time off requests, and other payroll data is received timely and are accurate, complete and in compliance with state and federal payroll standards

• Prepare and process 401k funding, reporting, and reconciliations

• Assist with internal and external audits request for financial audit, workers compensation, tax filings and related documentation

• Handle tax related items such as reconciliations, amendments, agency registrations, tax inquiries, and annual W-2s

• Build partnerships with the People/Recruiting/Finance/Legal team to ensure consistency of personnel records, pay, benefits, and withholdings (e.g. employee benefits, 401(k), FSA/HSA, stock transactions, leave of absence, commissions)

• Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous process improvement to ensure effectiveness

• Identify areas of improvements and efficiencies by partnering closely with the People team and other partners to establish best practices for global payroll

• Partner with Assistant Controller to ensure accurate general ledger reporting and reconciliations

• Project lead for payroll related projects, payroll system implementations and upgrades, including continuous development of processes that are scalable and support our growth

• 6+ years of end-to-end payroll experience including US and international, equity compensation and tax matters (including a mix of different payroll processes (semi-monthly / bi-weekly)

• BA or BS degree

• Strong understanding of payroll, payroll compliance, payroll systems like Namely, Workday Payroll and Workday Financials essential or other comparable systems 

• Knowledge of US federal and state tax regulations, international payroll / tax regulations (Europe, Australia, Canada and UK)

• Ability to think outside of the box, work independently with little supervision and willing to contribute beyond the defined role to meet business needs as circumstances require

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong working relationships with internal and external partners

• Highly organized, strong attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to effectively analyze, troubleshoot, and communicate key findings

• Commitment to customer service with a strong sense of ownership for projects and results

• Proficient in G-Suite, Microsoft Office - strong Excel skills (can maintain complex spreadsheets & perform complex functions) 

Specific Requirements:

• Ability to come in to the Oakland office on occasion

• Must be authorized to work in US

Pay:

Target pay range for a Level 4 in San Francisco/Bay Area: $133,000 - $156,000

*Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), health, vision, and dental insurance, and mental health benefits in addition to salary.

LaunchDarkly operates from a place of high trust and transparency; we are happy to state the pay range for our open roles to best align with your needs. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, degree level, and location.

One of our company values is 'Widen the Circle'. Which means we seek out diversity of perspectives to get better results. We understand everyone has their own unique talents and experiences. We encourage you to apply to this role even if you don’t think you meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above. We can find out together if it's the right match for your skillset.

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