Global Payroll Analyst - Multi-State, Equity & 401(k)

Franklin Templeton; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

401(k) plan with match

Employee Stock Investment Plan

Learning Education Assistance Program

Education expense reimbursement

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Franklin Templeton is hiring a Payroll Analyst to manage bi-weekly payroll across multiple states and entities. You will ensure accurate compensation, maintain payroll records, and support audits with internal partners and external vendors.

The role requires 3+ years of multi-state payroll, proficiency in Workday, and experience with ADP Smart Compliance. You’ll operate in a hybrid setting, 8am ET start, with a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Multi-State/Multi-Entity payroll experience REQUIRED.
• Proficiency in Workday Payroll - Full Cycle - REQUIRED.
• Experience with ADP Smart Compliance (or equivalent tax service) for 3rd party tax processing, amendments, maintenance and ad-hoc research.
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Canadian & LATAM payroll is a PLUS
• Journal Entry preparation and review
• Proficient problem-solving skills as it relates to occasional complex payroll issues and error analysis
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Provide support to other team members as needed
• Effective communication skills are necessary (both written and verbal)
• Ability to meet deadlines as required while maintaining accuracy
• Ability to start work shift at 8am ET
• This role is hybrid, onsite 3 days per week

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or review data entry to maintain accurate bi-weekly payroll
• Maintain accurate audit reviews (LOA, New Hires, Terminations, Company Changes & more)
• Payroll Settlement reconciliation
• 401k bi-weekly submission and reconciliation
• Provide payroll related information to internal partners and external auditors upon request
• Assist in year-end process
• Assist in researching payroll tax notices
• Basic Payroll knowledge with Equity (vests, dividends etc.)
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of payroll procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude
• Research and respond to employee inquiries that are tax related
• Review new garnishments and levies to ensure compliance
• Participate in payroll projects like implementations for vendor changes, workflow review etc.

Skills

Multi-State payroll

Workday Payroll

Excel

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Tools

ADP Smart Compliance

Job description

Franklin Templeton is hiring a Payroll Analyst to manage bi-weekly payroll across multiple states and entities. You will ensure accurate compensation, maintain payroll records, and support audits with internal partners and external vendors.

The role requires 3+ years of multi-state payroll, proficiency in Workday, and experience with ADP Smart Compliance. You’ll operate in a hybrid setting, 8am ET start, with a comprehensive rewards package.