Los Angeles, United States of America Hybrid Full-time $95K – $105K

Whatnot is hiring a Payroll Analyst

About the Role

Role Overview

This position is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations for the United States, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Using Workday Payroll integrated with ADP, you will process biweekly payroll, reconcile data, and maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. You’ll also support audits, year-end reporting, and continuous improvements in payroll systems and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process and verify biweekly payroll for US employees through Workday
  • Review and validate pay components including earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and wage garnishments
  • Ensure compliance with IRS guidelines and multi-state payroll tax requirements
  • Support internal and external audit requests with accurate documentation and reporting
  • Prepare and distribute W-2 forms and other required tax filings
  • Collaborate with HR and Benefits teams to maintain data integrity across systems
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in coordination with senior payroll staff
  • Develop and maintain custom reports, calculated fields, and data extracts in Workday
  • Analyze payroll variances and implement corrective actions
  • Identify opportunities to automate processes and increase operational efficiency
  • Document payroll procedures, controls, and system configurations
  • Support system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new payroll features

Required Qualifications

  • 5 to 7+ years of experience in US payroll processing
  • Minimum of 3 years using Workday Payroll in a production environment
  • Proven experience managing multi-state payroll and tax allocations
  • Thorough understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws
  • Experience supporting payroll audits and reconciliation processes
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
  • Familiarity with ADP SmartCompliance tools

Technology Environment

Workday Payroll, ADP, Microsoft Excel

Work Model

This is a hybrid role. Team members must be based within commuting distance of one of our office hubs in Los Angeles, New York City, or San Francisco. Flexible work-from-home options are available, with support for remote setup and ongoing connectivity.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Work-from-home support including a home office stipend
  • Monthly allowances for internet, cell phone, and wellness
  • Monthly credit to use on the company platform
  • Support for working parents: 16 weeks of paid parental leave and a phased return-to-work option
  • Annual childcare stipend and lifetime family planning benefits, including fertility and adoption support
  • Retirement savings with 401(k) options for Traditional and Roth accounts; employer matches up to 4% of base salary
  • Care benefits and mental health resources

Company Culture

We value people who are naturally inquisitive, act decisively, and learn by doing. You should be committed to delivering results, not seeking recognition. Staying engaged with the product and its users is essential—we expect all team members to actively use the platform as both buyers and sellers. Success here means being comfortable with ambiguity, asking questions, and focusing on impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability, or any other protected status under local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where varied perspectives strengthen both our culture and our work.

Required Skills
Workday PayrollADPExcelUS Payroll ProcessingMulti-state PayrollUS Tax RegulationsWage LawsPayroll AuditsPayroll Reconciliations Workday PayrollADPExcelUS Payroll ProcessingMulti-state PayrollUS Tax RegulationsWage LawsPayroll AuditsPayroll Reconciliations
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Whatnot
Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe where users can buy, sell, and discover items across hundreds of categories such as trading cards, fashion, electronics, and live plants. The company enables sellers to build real businesses and is pioneering live commerce at scale in the West.
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Department Finance
Category other
Posted 2 months ago