Compensation Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Compensation Analyst to join a long-term contract assignment supporting payroll and stock administration activities in San Francisco, California. This role will play a key part in managing complex employee payments, validating tax treatment, and maintaining accurate payroll reporting for a large U.S. employee population, with some exposure to international matters as needed. The position works closely with payroll and stock administration leadership and requires strong Workday expertise, sound judgment, and a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage and reconcile special payroll transactions in Workday, including equity-related payments, incentive compensation, cash settlements, and expense adjustments, while confirming correct withholding treatment for each item.
• Partner with stock administration leadership to review employee-level settlement details, verify tax outcomes, and assess supporting allocation data provided by external partners.
• Perform payroll tax calculations for supplemental earnings, ensuring proper application of federal, state, Social Security, Medicare, and year-end wage reporting requirements.
• Create and analyze custom Workday reports and data files to support payment modeling, employee data validation, and payroll balancing activities.
• Identify inconsistencies in employee tax profiles, work locations, or withholding results, and escalate issues promptly to support accurate payroll processing.
• Administer retirement contribution processing and review time tracking records for eligible non-exempt employees during high-volume payroll periods.
• Respond to employee questions related to payment amounts, withholding calculations, and payroll statements with clear and timely guidance.
• Assist with U.S.-focused payroll activities tied to a major corporate event and contribute to international payment support when needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience processing U.S. payroll, including complex supplemental payments such as bonuses, commissions, equity payouts, and reimbursements.

• Advanced hands-on knowledge of Workday Payroll, including reporting, data loading tools, tax setup, and issue resolution.

• Strong understanding of U.S. federal and multi-state payroll tax rules, including wage and tax reporting for stock-based compensation.

• High proficiency in Excel, with the ability to work across large reconciliations, lookup functions, and pivot-based analysis.

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail when handling sensitive payroll data under tight deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or comparable relevant experience.

• Experience supporting stock compensation, equity events, or M& A-related payroll activity is strongly preferred.

Compensation

$45.00-$55.00 Hourly

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