Afterpay – Senior Technical Payroll Analyst – USA

Job title: Senior Technical Payroll Analyst

Company: Afterpay

Job description: Company Description

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

Job Description

The Sr Technical Payroll Analyst salaried position can sit in any of our US office locations, or be full-time remote and reports to the Payroll System & Tax Manager. You will support various payroll configurations, for administration of the US Payroll operations, accuracy of the payroll system data to deliver the company's semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls and supporting analytics. This position will also be a key employee resource for payroll system upgrades and will perform other related duties as required.

You Will:
• Support UKG Pro core and US time and attendance system
• Test new release, functional system enhancements, and integrations, including testing new earnings and deductions set up
• Configure new locations and taxation within system including registering for state/local for new locations
• Monitor integration error and any resolutions handling
• Provide payroll analytics servicing all Payroll reporting requests from various departments or external
• Provide various reports to the operations team to reconcile payroll
• Partner with other Senior Analyst and Sr Global Payroll Manager on the implementation of new technology to streamline Payroll Processing US and Global
• Collaborate with multiple business teams (i.e. HR, HRops, Accounting, Equity and Business Systems)
• Identify and participate in process improvement projects, including various implementation and upgrades
• Document and maintain Payroll Standard Operating Procedure
• Work closely with the Payroll Analysts to provide excellent customer service to our employees and business partners
• Work with internal teams and vendors to ensure HR, Benefits and Payroll changes are processed, accurate funding occurs for all accounts, tax remittance, general ledger balancing, month-end close support is completed in a timely manner
• Manage service request with payroll provider
• Assist Sr Global Payroll Manager with annual audits (I.e. 401k , Worker's Comp, SOX audit)
• Support the payroll accounting team with Month end reconciliation research
• Participate in various payroll projects and other opportunities as assigned

Qualifications

You Have:
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in US payroll system administration
• Minimum of 4 years of UKG experience
• Strong understanding of Payroll integrations
• Proficient in MS Excel including advanced formulas functions (Vlookups, Pivot tables, IF statements)
• 4+ years of payroll experience and knowledgeable of wage and hourly laws including state and local taxes
• Strong analytical-report writer experience. Preference for candidates with experience with Cognos Business Intelligence (BI) software within UKG.
• Experience with HRIS/Payroll database design, structure, functions, and processes, and experience with database tools
• Knowledge of SOX controls
• Experience maintaining confidentiality to payroll and other employee personal information

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $138,200 - USD $169,000

Zone B: USD $128,500 - USD $157,100

Zone C: USD $121,700 - USD $148,700

Zone D: USD $110,600 - USD $135,200

To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

Benefits include the following:
• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plans including company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D. and disability benefits
• Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources

This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our .

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.

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Location: USA

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