Senior Payroll Analyst

This role works out of our Headquarters in Redwood City, CA. Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic Guardant Health has temporarily classified this role as ‘partial working from home status’, meaning as duties apply this role the person will be expected onsite a few days a week. We will fully return onsite at HQ when it is determined safe to do so.

Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on helping conquer cancer globally through use of its proprietary blood tests, vast data sets and advanced analytics. The Guardant Health Oncology Platform leverages capabilities to drive commercial adoption, improve patient clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs across all stages of the cancer care continuum. Guardant Health has launched liquid biopsy-based Guardant360®, Guardant360 CDx and GuardantOMNI® tests for advanced stage cancer patients. These tests fuel development of its LUNAR program, which aims to address the needs of early-stage cancer patients with neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment selection, cancer survivors with surveillance, asymptomatic individuals eligible for cancer screening and individuals at a higher risk for developing cancer with early detection.

The Senior Payroll Analyst will perform complex administrative and accounting duties necessary to prepare payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees in a multi-state environment and globally while ensuring compliance with company policy and procedure as well as federal, state and local payroll tax regulations.  All responsibilities need to be performed on time and with accuracy utilizing judgement and initiative under the stress of strict deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Full-cycle processing of semi-monthly US payroll for 1000+ employees working in over 30 states while incorporating payroll data from multiple internal departments and external benefit providers. This includes maintaining supporting documentation and authorization for all changes.
• Responsible for creating reconciliation reports at month end, fiscal year end, and at the calendar year end for 401k, benefits, and Equity awards.
• May be responsible for preparing and keying multiple journal entries, weekly, monthly and as necessary for payroll related items.
• Assist with payroll compliance matters such as multi-state/multi-jurisdiction tax withholding, garnishments and key annual audits (e.g. 401 (k), workers compensations, external financial audit).
• Research and advise payroll staff concerning the accounting treatment of complex transactions.
• Recognize opportunities and recommend scalable processes to enhance payroll operational efficiency while maintaining accuracy.  This includes assisting the Payroll Manager with the design and implementation of internal control measures and periodic review of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Provide standard and ad-hoc payroll reports as needed by various internal departments such as Finance, Accounting, Legal, Equity and People Operations.
• Reconcile and validate 401(k)/Roth contributions and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain good recordkeeping practices and payroll files.
• Assist in implementing, writing and maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Assist with or be responsible for other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned by the Payroll Manager.

• BS/BA degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with multi-state Payrolls larger than 1,000 employees with both exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Detailed knowledge of payroll compliance and working knowledge of state/federal employment laws/regulations.
• 5+ Years of experience in a Payroll function preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• 5+ Years of experience processing payroll using ADP WorkforceNow.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and take ownership of work product.  Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-growing environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Possess a tech-savvy mindset and passion for end to end design and improvement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with various levels of difficulty in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient in the use of a spreadsheet (MS Excel and Google), word processing (MS Word and Google).

Essential Skills & Abilities:

• A solutions-oriented team player who enjoys a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated skill with business judgement and problem solving.
• Ability to effectively work with all levels and cross-functionally within the company.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to complete with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with a sharp focus on details.
• Maintain a helpful and positive attitude during periods of high volume.
• Strong system and data flow knowledge.  Ability to learn and adapt to new process flows and software technologies.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment.  Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment.  Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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