Analyst/Associate - Payroll

Neuberger is seeking a meticulous and collaborative professional Payroll Associate to join the US Global Payroll Team.  The ideal candidate thrives in high-accountability, fast-paced environments and brings an innovative, forward-thinking mindset to process improvement. They will combine strong analytical skills with an affinity for leveraging technology and AI tools to ensure compliance and maximize operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Multi-State Payroll Processing: Assist with bi-weekly and monthly payroll operations / administration for a multi-state USA environment, ensuring accuracy in taxation, wage reporting, and benefit plan deductions

• Compliance & Audit: Maintain a “no-compromise approach” to compliance, adhering to FLSA regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, and company policies. Maintain and enhance process documentation and SOPs

• Data & Systems: Utilize ADP Vantage, ADP Report Writer, ADP Smart Compliance, Workday HR/HCM, and Workday Time Tracking, to support payroll process, reporting, audits, etc.

• AI Integration & Efficiency: Leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to draft communications, summarize documents, research payroll regulations, and improve process efficiency

• Analysis & Reporting: Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to perform data analysis, create workflow charts, and prepare reports for leadership

• Collaboration & Communication: Work cross-functionally with HR and Finance, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to handle confidential data with integrity

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance preferred

• 3+ years' experience of multi-state US payroll and tax required

• Strong understanding of FLSA, multi-state payroll tax legislation, benefits, SOX and basic accounting principles

• Proficiency working in Workday and ADP systems

• Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with high aptitude for adopting new technology

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Practical knowledge using Ai tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for research and communication

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Neuberger Berman is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Compensation Details

The salary range for this role is $70,000-$85,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the job posting location. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, business sector, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, market benchmarking data, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, which, along with base salary and retirement contributions, is part of our total comprehensive package. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, production, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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