Payroll Operations Analyst

Palantir Technologies, Denver, CO

Palantir builds software that connects data, technologies, humans and environments.

Duration: Full-Time

A World-Changing Company

At Palantir, we’re passionate about building software that solves problems. We partner with the most important institutions in the world to transform how they use data and technology. Our software has been used to stop terrorist attacks, discover new medicines, gain an edge in global financial markets, and more. If these types of projects excite you, we'd love for you to join us.

The Role

As a Payroll Operations Analyst, you will support the payroll function by accurately and timely processing multi-state payroll, assisting employees with payroll inquiries, and working cross-functionally to help drive efficiencies and optimization across teams. An ideal candidate has good attention to detail and can communicate well and proactively in a fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities

Accurately process multi-state, semi-monthly US Payroll and monthly Canada Payroll - inclusive of ad-hoc and equity runs.
Maintaining accurate payroll records to ensure statutory compliance, and documenting and maintaining payroll SOPs.
Assisting with the review and reconciliation of local, state, and federal taxes. Ensuring compliance with all statutory payroll tax regulations.
Assisting with annual audits including 401k, Workers’ Comp, and W2s.
Researching, analyzing, and resolving payroll discrepancies.
Serve as the POC for US employee inquiries, including promptly responding to questions and requests.
Identify and drive process improvements and payroll workflows.

What We Value

At least 3-5 years direct experience processing full-cycle, in-house US payroll. Multi-state payroll experience is a plus.
Experience processing complex, high volume equity transactions (NSO, RSU, ISO, ESPP) with multi-jurisdiction sourcing.
Experience with Workday, ADP WorkforceNow and Safeguard is a plus.
Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws.
Proficient in MS Excel including advanced formulas functions (Vlookups, Pivot tables, IF statements).
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; accuracy in work products and an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
Paid leave for new parents and emergency back-up care for all parents
Family planning support, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy assistance
Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
Commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
Unlimited paid time off
2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year

Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians’ lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies.

Salary

The starting salary for this position is estimated to be $75,000/year. Total compensation includes approximately $10,000/year of equity compensation in the form of Restricted Stock Units, based on the recent value of the company’s stock at the time of grant. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by candidate’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.

Palantir is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe that all Palantirians share the responsibility of upholding our commitment to these values and encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences to join us in solving the world’s hardest problems. Palantir does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Palantir is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Please see the United States Department of Labor’s EEO poster and EEO poster supplement for additional information.

Palantir is committed to making the job application process accessible to everyone. If you are living with a disability (visible or not visible) and need to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.