Sr Tax Payroll Analyst

Wonder; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 49,662 - 54,277; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401K

Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Wonder is seeking a skilled Sr Associate, Payroll based in New York. This role involves overseeing payroll processing, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and enhancing payroll procedures through collaboration. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of payroll experience and proficiency in tools like Workday and ADP.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $36.05 - $39.40 and a hybrid work model allowing flexibility in office attendance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in payroll processing and tax filing review.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance requirements.
• Experience with both Workday and ADP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly/periodic tax filings with ADP.
• Process W-2 amendments and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll SOPs and address employee payroll inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Tax legislation compliance

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Workday Payroll

ADP Smart Compliance

Job description

About The Opportunity

The Finance Operations team at Wonder is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr Associate, Payroll (tax payroll experience required). This role will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, inclusive of review of timesheets and manager training. Additionally, this role will collaborate closely with our HRBPs and field managers to iterate and improve payroll processes. The ideal candidate will have prior payroll processing and labor tax experience, thrives in a collaborate environment, and excels at problem solving.

The Impact You Will Make

• Oversee and review quarterly/periodic tax filings by our third‑party vendor, ADP.
• Track federal, state, and local tax legislation to ensure systems like Workday or ADP are updated.
• Federal, state, and local payroll tax reconciliations and review annual payroll tax filings, including Form 941.
• Process W-2 amendments and corrections in both Workday and ADP, researching and resolving payroll tax discrepancies as needed.
• Manage state withholding and unemployment tax accounts, inclusive of opening and closing accounts, ensuring accurate setup and ongoing compliance across systems.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Creation and maintenance of payroll SOPs.

What You Bring to the Table

• 3-5 years in payroll processing and quarterly/period tax filing review.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Workday Payroll, HCM, Absence, and Time Tracking a plus.
• Experience with ADP Smart Compliance a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with high attention to detail and data integrity.

As a matter of company policy, Wonder does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.

Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in‑person collaboration and connection. You're welcome—and encouraged—to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you.

New York

$36.05 - $39.40 per hour.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.

A Final Note

At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.