Payroll Analyst

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

Job summary

Progyny, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate, timely payroll for salaried, hourly, and equity payroll using Workday in NYC. You will support day-to-day operations, reconcile payroll, and partner with HR and Finance on compensation analytics.

The role requires 3+ years of payroll experience, strong Workday and Excel skills, and US work authorization. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities to optimize processes and drive automation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience with a mid-to-large size company.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll processing and tax implications.
• Strong planning, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Must be based in the United States; work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day payroll operations for salaried, hourly, and equity payroll.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with SOX and wage and hour laws.
• Collaborate with accounting to confirm payroll is recorded and reconciled.
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations as part of close.
• Lead payroll improvement projects and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance for compensation reporting and analysis.
• Assist with equity compensation payroll and reconciliations.
• Support external audits during quarterly and annual reviews.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree or higher

Tools

Workday HRIS

Excel

Job description

Payroll Analyst – Progyny

Reporting to the Payroll Director, this role focuses on ensuring accurate, timely payroll for salaried, hourly employees, and equity payroll using Workday.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day‑to‑day payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of semi‑monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees and weekly equity payrolls.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with SOX, federal, and state regulations, including wage and hour laws.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to confirm payroll is accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations as part of the close process.
• Partner with HR and Finance to perform analyses and generate reports for compensation planning and financial analysis.
• Act as a payroll resource for employees, addressing payroll queries.
• Lead payroll‑related projects, including continuous process improvements, system enhancements, and scalable automation.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency, establishing best practices for payroll administration, and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly and annual audits.
• Assist with equity compensation, including processing payrolls and performing reconciliations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience with a mid‑to‑large size company.
• Proficiency in Workday HRIS.
• Undergraduate degree or higher preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll processing, tax implications, and accounting procedures.
• Strong planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Curiosity and self‑driven problem‑solving ability.
• Self‑management skills: work independently in a fast‑paced environment, self‑time management, attention to detail, multitasking.
• Proven collaboration and rapport‑building with peers and stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX).
• Must be based in the United States; mandatory work authorization without sponsorship required.

Compensation

Annual salary range for NYC‑based applicants: $80,000 - $95,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Progyny is proud to be an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action employer.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. For individuals with disabilities needing accommodations during the recruiting process, please contact [e-mail].