The Payroll Compliance Analyst role at Namely is a fun and challenging job that will require you to collaborate with multiple teams across the organization to ensure that the Namely Payroll platform stays compliant and abreast of any payroll regulatory changes at the federal, state or local level.

As a key member of the Payroll & Tax Operations department, you will provide proactive guidance to ensure we are compliantly processing payroll for our customers.  We’re looking for a team player that is exceptionally customer-oriented. 

Responsibilities  

• Research payroll compliance issues raised by clients or internal stakeholders and provide guidance.
• Proactively track payroll tax regulatory changes at federal, state and local level and collaborate with Product and Customer Success departments to propose product enhancements and updates to accommodate the changes.
• Find solutions to payroll compliance issues, recommend system enhancements and assist in the development, testing, and implementation of the proposed solutions.
• Assist Payroll Operations with year-end-year-start compliance activities.
• Research, evaluate, recommend, and summarize payroll compliance implications of new products, product enhancements and technology requirements.
• Update and maintain the central repository of Compliance knowledge and records.

Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, accounting finance or related field) or related experience
• 5+ years of experience with multi-state payroll compliance issues.
• In-depth experience with and clear understanding of federal, state and local tax laws and regulations affecting payroll.
• Ability to understand complex regulatory changes and distill them into product updates or changes.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
• Good understanding of how SaaS platforms and payroll product management works.
• Customer oriented attitude and excellent interpersonal skills

Nice to Haves

• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) by the American Payroll Association
• Track record of teaching and mentoring other employees about payroll compliance.
• Desire to participate in industry events and attend payroll conferences, seminars, etc.
• Experience working at a large payroll provider.
• Experience creating and overseeing strong relationships with key vendors and state and local regulators.

Namely Company Culture Highlights

• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO 2020
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture 2020
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Places to Work in New York 2021
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Places to Work in Atlanta 2021

Check us out on Comparably: https://www.comparably.com/companies/namely