Payroll Analyst

Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

Just as we focus on our customers, we also strive to create an inclusive environment where our employees can thrive and do impactful work. We are proud of the competitive products and company culture we've built and have been recognized as:

• Forbes Fintech 50 2021
• Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2021
• Inc. Best-Led Companies 2021
• TIME 100 Most Influential Company 2021
• We're growing and looking for...
• We continue to hire Robinhoodies at a rapid pace to drive this journey, and with that growth comes necessary change. We're seeking culture builders and curious thinkers looking to co-author the next chapters of our story. We're in build mode, majorly expanding our team while also growing up as a company. Joining now means helping shape our structures and systems, then taking part as we launch into our ambitious future.
• Check out life at Robinhood on The Muse!

About the team:

Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

Just as we focus on our customers, we also strive to create an inclusive environment where our employees can thrive and do impactful work. We are proud of the competitive products and company culture we've built and have been recognized as:

• Forbes Fintech 50 2021
• Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2021
• Inc. Best-Led Companies 2021
• TIME 100 Most Influential Company 2021
• We're growing and looking for...
• We continue to hire Robinhoodies at a rapid pace to drive this journey, and with that growth comes necessary change. We're seeking culture builders and curious thinkers looking to co-author the next chapters of our story. We're in build mode, majorly expanding our team while also growing up as a company. Joining now means helping shape our structures and systems, then taking part as we launch into our ambitious future.
• Check out life at Robinhood on The Muse!

As the Payroll Analyst, you will help with all aspects of payroll for over 3,500+ employees. You will have the chance to serve as a key contributor on a strong team and to grow your understanding of both operational and technical payroll processes. The successful candidate will be someone who is looking to contribute directly to the success and growth of our department and company. This position will report to the Payroll Manager and work closely with our People team as well as the Accounting team.

What you'll do day-to-day:

• Collaborate with the Payroll Team to process payroll for all salaried and hourly employees (US domestic and international)
• Create and keep all payroll, time tracking and year end process documentation current
• Train employees and managers on the time and attendance system
• Assist with the payroll administration aspects of the company's 401K as well as annual reconciliation
• Work collaboratively with the company's stock administration team on processing exercises with payroll impact
• Record payroll and related journal entries and reconcile accounts as part of the month-end close process
• Maintain and reconcile payroll related GL accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Register with new states and localities as needed for payroll purposes, and stay abreast of state and local changes
• Assist with external audits by providing supporting records and documentations
• Research, resolve and respond to payroll inquiries from employees
• Assist with special projects, as needed
• Maintain a useful working knowledge of company policies, procedures, government regulations and business ethics
• Run projects and process ad-hoc tasks with minimal supervision

About you:

• At least two years of experience with full payroll responsibility
• Experience working with a public company/equity transactions
• Experience processing salaried and hourly payrolls
• Have a strong knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to payroll processing
• Ability to maintain the confidential nature of the information by protecting the privacy of our employees and their records
• Ability to lead and prioritize workloads in both a team environment and independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Fluency in MSOffice (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Gmail)
• Be reliable and efficient and accurate with data processing and detail oriented
• Experience with meeting frequent deadlines
• You're a proactive, independent problem solver who loves to think outside the box
• A compassionate attitude towards employees and their pay, and a desire to not just help solve issues as they arise, but provide holistic answers that help increase the employee's overall financial literacy as it relates to payroll.

We're looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you're ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission-we'd love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood promotes diversity and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. To review Robinhood's Privacy Policy please visit Robinhood - US Applicant Privacy Policy.

Robinhood's benefits include generous time off, 401(k) participation with employer match, comprehensive health coverage, a health savings account (HSA), wellness benefits, backup childcare and education stipends (all benefits are subject to applicable taxes and based on eligibility).

Robinhood is a primarily remote company. If hired, you will work as a remote employee unless the job you are applying for has a different working model specified. Please reach-out to your recruiter if you have any questions regarding the job's working model.

We're looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you're ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission-we'd love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood promotes diversity and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. To review Robinhood's Privacy Policy please visit Robinhood - US Applicant Privacy Policy.

Robinhood's benefits include generous time off, 401(k) participation with employer match, comprehensive health coverage, a health savings account (HSA), wellness benefits, backup childcare and education stipends (all benefits are subject to applicable taxes and based on eligibility).

Robinhood is a primarily remote company. If hired, you will work as a remote employee unless the job you are applying for has a different working model specified. Please reach-out to your recruiter if you have any questions regarding the job's working model.