US Payroll Analyst

Job Description

From Fivetran's founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We're proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.

About The Role

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies.

We're looking for a Global Payroll Analyst to run and process our US Payroll using Workday. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of US payroll and focuses primarily on entering, validating, and running payroll in accordance with company policies and federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.

This is a full-time position based out of our Bangalore office reporting to a manger in the US, and will require working evening/night IST hours (preferably 5PM to 2AM). Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.

What You'll Do

- Process multi-state, biweekly/semi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees using Workday.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payrolls, including bonuses, commissions, terminations, and equity transactions.
- Generate payroll registers and other payroll reports for review and approval.
- Audit payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies proactively.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and deductions with a high level of customer service using Workday Help.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as HR, Benefits, HRIS, Accounting/Finance, Tax, Equity, and external payroll vendors.
- Assist in payroll audits (internal, external, SOX compliance).

Skills We're Looking For

- 5+ years processing US payroll.
- 3+ years processing US payroll with Workday.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation).
- Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines consistently.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to operate effectively across time zones and cultures.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Bonus Skills

- Worked with ADP SmartCompliance.
- Familiarity with 401k system and funding (Fidelity).
- Basic knowledge of federal and state payroll laws (wage and hour, overtime rules).
- Worked with and understand Workday timekeeping.
- Payroll accounting and accrual experience.

Perks And Benefits

100% employer-paid medical insurance
- Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
- RSU stock grants*
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.

*May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information

Click here to learn more about Fivetran's Benefits by Region.

We're honored to be valued at over $5.6 billion, but more importantly, we're proud of our core values of Get Stuck In, Do the Right Thing, and One Team, One Dream. Read about us in Forbes.

Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities.

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