Payroll Analyst

Progyny, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family friendly benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid time off & flexible work days

Company equity & bonus program

Job summary

Progyny, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our team and report to the Payroll Director. The role centers on day-to-day payroll operations for salaried and hourly employees in the US and Canada using Workday.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of payroll taxes and compliance. You will collaborate with HR/Finance on analyses, reconciling payroll, and driving process improvements to support the company’s growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience at a mid-to-large size company.
• Experience with payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax implications and accounting procedures.
• Familiarity with SOX requirements and compliance expectations.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day payroll operations for US and Canada using Workday.
• Process semi-monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees and weekly equity payrolls.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with federal/state regulations.
• Collaborate with accounting to reconcile payroll and assist monthly close.
• Partner with HR and Finance for compensation analyses and reporting.
• Lead payroll-related process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Support equity compensation processing and reconciliations as needed.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

SOX/compliance

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Workday HRIS

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Thank you for considering Progyny!

The Payroll Analyst reports to the Payroll Director. In this role, your primary focus will be assisting with the day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for salaried and hourly employees in the US and Canada using Workday.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the day-to-day payroll operations ensuring accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees, as well as weekly equity payrolls.
• Ensure that all payroll processes are in compliance with SOX requirements and applicable federal and state regulations, including applicable wage and hourly regulations.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure that payroll has been accurately accounted for and reconciled. Assist with the preparation of monthly payroll reconciliations as part of the close process.
• Partner with HR and Finance teams, including performing analyses and generating reports for compensation planning and financial analysis.
• Serve as a resource for employees on payroll matters as they arise.
• Assist with payroll related projects, including continuous process and system improvements as well as automation that is scalable and supports the company’s growth.
• Identify areas for improvement and efficiency, including best practices for payroll administration. Be able to provide recommendations to senior management as well.
• Partner with external auditors on quarterly and annual audits.
• Assist with equity compensation including processing payrolls and performing reconciliations as needed.

About You

• Experience working with Workday HRIS is required.
• 3+ years of prior professional payroll experience with a mid-to-large size company is required.
• Undergraduate degree or higher preferred
• Extensive understanding of payroll processing, including tax implications and accounting procedures.
• Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills
• Demonstrates curiosity and excels at solving problems
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment, with strong time-management skills, keen attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to multitask.
• Proven ability to achieve results while building rapport, establishing trust, and collaborating effectively with others.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions and formulas such as PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and INDEX

Please note: This is not a digital nomad or remote international position; candidates must be based in the United States. Progyny is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

About Progyny

Progyny (Nasdaq: PGNY) is a global leader in women’s health and family building solutions, trusted by the nation’s leading employers, health plans and benefit purchasers. We envision a world where everyone can realize dreams of family and ideal health. Our outcomes prove that comprehensive, inclusive and intentionally designed solutions simultaneously benefit employers, patients and physicians. Our benefits solution empowers patients with concierge support, coaching, education, and digital tools;provides access to a premier network of fertility and women's health specialists who use the latest science and technologies; drives optimal clinical outcomes; and reduces healthcare costs. Our mission is toempower healthier, supported journeys through transformative fertility, family building and women’s health benefits.

Our perks

• Family friendly benefits: Paid family and parental leave, preconception, fertility and family building benefits (including egg freezing, IVF, and adoption support), family and pet care fund, and Parents’ Employee Affiliation Group
• Menopause and midlife care
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance options for employees and family
• Free in-person, virtual and text-based mental health and wellness support
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days and summer flex time
• Company equity
• Bonus program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Access to on-demand legal and financial advice
• Learning and development programs to help you grow professionally and a mentorship program
• Company social events to include annual volunteer day and donation matching
• Flex days (3 days a week in the office) and onsite meals and snacks for employees reporting into our NY office

In compliance with New York City's Wage Transparency Law, the annual salary [wage] range for NYC-based applicants is: $80,000 - $95,000.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. Progyny offers a total compensation package comprised of base salary, cash bonus, and equity.

Progyny is proud to be anEqual Opportunity and Affinity employer.We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives,skillsand experiences within our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, status as a protected veteran, criminal history consistent with legal requirements or any other basis protected by law.