About the role:

Buzzfeed is currently looking to add an experienced Payroll Analyst to join our accounting team. This person will be responsible for managing domestic and international payroll systems and processes, managing relationship with customers, assisting in special projects and more. Reporting directly to the Director of Global Payroll, this role joins a small team and will be instrumental in the success of the team. Working on such a small team but at a truly global scale is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for the right candidate!

You will:

• Prepare and process multi-state US payroll for 1100 employees both exempt and non-exempt • Formulate and process International payrolls for 200 employees across multiple countries
• Track all changes, special payments, and deductions to ensure accuracy and proper processing across all channels
• Ensure internal and external policies and laws are continuously met while processing
• Administer timekeeping system for all hourly employees, ensuring proper setup and appropriate approval processes. Follows up where necessary to ensure deadlines are met
• Confirm all hours are uploaded properly to the correct system for payroll
• Coordinate efforts between US and International HR teams to allow for proper work flow and maintenance of employee data between payroll and HR
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll information to appropriate parties for processing
• Handle any incoming communications regarding filings, reports, survey’s, audits, etc.
• Administer both the USA and International payroll inboxes to resolve discrepancies and handle any and all payroll inquiries in a timely manner.
• Prepare and reconcile all general ledger entries. Partner with Finance to investigate differences

You have:

• At least 4-6 years of payroll administration experience required.
• Strong HRIS/HCM skills using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll accounting system. Workday and ADP experience required.
• Familiarity with global payroll in the UK, Canada, Australia, Mexico and Brazil a plus.
• Excellent skills using MS Office, Google products (Google Mail, Google Sheets) and shared drives.
• Outstanding communications skills and the ability to interact across all levels and functions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.

Life at BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed strongly believes that the more diverse our team, the better our work will be. BuzzFeed is committed to equal opportunity employment and celebrates inclusion in all circumstances. As a BuzzFeed employee, you can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions

• Opportunities for growth and development via work experience and offerings from our in-house Learning Team

• Employee resource groups, frequent in-office events, volunteer opportunities, and more

• An attractive compensation package, including salary and equity

• A generous and well-rounded benefits program featuring PTO and unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more

• No shortage of snacks, catered lunches, beverages, birthday treats... even leftovers from the Tasty kitchens in LA and NYC!

BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We have offices in 19 cities around the world and more than 1500 employees including reporters, video producers, data scientists, engineers, brand strategists, and more. We value a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, humble confidence, and hard work (fused with fun). At BuzzFeed, you’ll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.