Analyst, People Operations and Payroll

Analyst, People Operations and Payroll

Los Angeles, CA

Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office)

At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus.  Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!

The Analyst will play a critical role in managing our company's payroll, benefits and overall HR data functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This position requires a high level of analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of payroll regulations and best practices.

 In this role you will:

• Drive the  day-to-day payroll functions for assigned countries, which may include but not limited to new hires, terminations, bonuses, direct deposits, off-cycle payrolls, ESPP, stock vests and monthly/semi-monthly payroll cycles

• Verify various payroll outputs and ensure accuracy, submit journal entries to Accounting, and 

• Keep abreast of the latest tax laws and regulations affecting payroll, ensuring the company remains compliant at all times

• Be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, bonuses, and other forms of compensation

• Prepare reconciliations (account, invoice, accrual, etc.) related to People and benefits data and follow up with internal partners to resolve variances; proactively research exception items and coordinate proper corrective action

• Process garnishments, expense reimbursements, monetary perks

• Prepare reports for state and federal filing and respond to inquiries submitted by governmental agencies. 

• Test and implement HRIS systems and procedures to drive efficiencies and reduce costs

• Protect employee privacy

• Be a primary point of contact for internal and external audit inquiries and data requests.

• Resolve issues related to unclaimed payroll checks

• Assist with requests from Finance, Accounting, and Audit as assigned

We’re looking for someone with:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3+ years of payroll, tax, or accounting experience

• Employee benefits experience

• Knowledge of payroll reporting, taxation, and general accounting

• Strong understanding of state and federal payroll and tax regulations

• Experience with Workday is a strong preference

• Strong knowledge of payroll software, databases, and MS Office, especially Excel

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across departments.

• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while working under pressure and tight deadlines

• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential material

• Demonstrated performance of research, conducting investigations and/or studies sufficient to recommend change in policies, practices, and procedures  

• Payroll certification is a plus: such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), American Payroll Association (APA), Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), American Payroll Association (APA), Certified Payroll Manager (CPM), Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), Certified Payroll Specialist (CPS), Certified Payroll Administrator, Workday, Inc., Payroll Technician Certificate, National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB)

Total Rewards Include

Comprehensive Perks and Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage for You and Your Family from Day One

• Generous Time Off  

• Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days

• Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave 

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Cell Phone Subsidy

• Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement

Company Culture: 

We believe collaboration is essential to success. Magnite’s hybrid schedule includes two days worked remotely (Monday and Friday) and three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Our offices provide catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training and development, and office events to support your work week.  We also understand you have appointments, families, hobbies, and other commitments. Magnite strives to maintain a healthy work/life integration for all employees so you can bring your best every day - both at work and at home.

• Community Service and Volunteer Events

• Company-Matched Charitable Contributions

• Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support

Magnite Invests in You: 

• Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework

• Culture and Inclusion Programs

• Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program

About Us

The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

In California, the base salary range for this position is: 70,000 - $80,000 in addition to an annual variable bonus based on performance and company equity (NASDAQ: MGNI).  

For Los Angeles-based applicants:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The material job duties of this specific job position for which Magnite reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship include:

• Having access to the Company’s Confidential Information or trade secrets including data related to customers, clients, vendors, business partners, or suppliers 

• Work with cross teams  to access datasets, databases, formulas, algorithms, tools, products, prototypes, systems applications, and technologies in any stage of development 

Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our DEI Commitment: To establish Magnite as a thought leader by diversifying voices within Magnite, cultivating a culture in which employees feel safe as their authentic selves, and by investing in strategies to support Magnite’s local communities.

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