What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Analyst position at discord?
Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.
The Payroll Analyst plays an integral role by helping to ensure everyone gets paid accurately and on time. You will have a direct impact on the employee experience, system implementations, and have the opportunity to contribute to special projects. As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in compliance, audits and assist with building sustainable processes.
What You'll Be Doing
- Process end-to-end payroll for multi-state and/or international employees, including new hires, terminations, bonuses, and commissions
- Audit timekeeping and attendance data while maintaining data integrity across multiple systems (e.g., Workday HCM, ADP payroll)
- Partner with HR and Finance on payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Coordinate with People Operations, People Tech, and Benefit teams to ensure accurate employee data updates
- Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting year-end processing
- Generate payroll reports for audits and compliance needs
- Respond to payroll-related inquiries and continuously identify areas for process improvement
What you should have
- 2-4 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
- Strong understanding of payroll best practices, tax regulations, and wage and hour laws
- High attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills and ability to handle sensitive information with integrity
- Proficiency in various software applications (e.g., Google Suite and Microsoft Excel)
Preferred Experience
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now; Workday HCM experience is a plus
- Experience with international payroll and equity compensation
- Background working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Familiarity with benefits administration and time tracking integrations
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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 to $112,000 equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.
Why Discord?
Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!
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