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Lead Payroll Analyst @dbt Labs

[Hiring] Lead Payroll Analyst @dbt Labs

Mar 28, 2025 - dbt Labs is hiring a remote Lead Payroll Analyst. đź’¸ Salary: $101,000 -- $136,000 usd. đź“ŤLocation: USA.

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Role Description

We are looking for a Lead Payroll Analyst with a strong background at a high-growth start-up to support the payroll function for dbt Labs’ organization. This position provides direct support to the Director, Payroll and Equity Administration and is responsible for the administration of the day-to-day payroll operations and the accuracy of the payroll system to deliver the company’s semi-monthly payrolls.

  • Responsible for ensuring accurate processing of the US Payroll (semi-monthly) using ADP Workforce Now
  • Responsible for on and off-cycle payroll processing with ADP, including final checks, pay changes, bonuses, commissions, and equity transactions
  • Audit and reconcile payroll data before transmission and validate confirmed reports
  • Coordinate with ADP on tax administration activities, including federal, state, and local filings, setting up new entities, and auditing taxes
  • Understand proper taxation of employer and employee-paid benefits and ensure proper processing through payroll (HSA, FSA, Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), etc.)
  • Assist in tracking, reporting, and auditing the company’s benefits: 401(k), FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), and HSA (Health Saving Accounts)
  • Performs quarter-end and year-end audits, including file reconciliation, adjustments, and corrections to W-2 before distribution
  • Responsible for the end to end payroll accounting, preparing payroll-related journal entries, and performing reconciliations between payroll and GL postings
  • Analyze and solve sophisticated payroll accounting issues and consult and advise business partners
  • Support execution of SOX controls as well as internal and external audits
  • Assist in the development and documentation of various payroll initiatives designed to streamline the process and scale with the organization
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of company and personnel information
  • Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service to employees who have questions regarding their pay, deductions, and other payroll processes
  • Partner closely with People Ops, Total Compensation, Commission Operations, Finance, IT, and Accounting teams to develop and improve processes
  • Manage our EOR provider

Qualifications

  • A BS degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in US payroll with a startup technology company
  • The ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Advance understanding of HR processes
  • Experience with processing all types of stock transactions, and understanding of tax treatment for each type (i.e., ISO, NQ, RSU, ESPP)
  • The ability to work independently and with payroll and cross-functional teams
  • Excellent organization skills, detail-oriented, oral and written communication skills
  • Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Excel
  • Worked asynchronously as part of a fully-remote, distributed team and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now system
  • Experience with administration and implementation of payroll software (ie: Workday)
  • Experience with international payroll administration
  • Experience with Netsuite

Benefits

  • Unlimited vacation (and yes we use it!)
  • 401k w/3% guaranteed contribution
  • Excellent healthcare
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Wellness stipend
  • Home office stipend, and more!

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Lead Payroll Analyst @dbt Labs
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Salary đź’¸ $101,000 -- $136,000 usd
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USA
Job Type full-time
Posted Mar 28, 2025
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