Payroll Analyst

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for processing US on‑cycle payrolls timely and accurately, working closely with cross‑functional teams and internal clients, ensuring pay data are collated and processed accurately, following established processes & law
• Have the ownership of delivering all required reconciliations and files to management, cross‑functional teams, and vendors (ADP)
• Process off‑cycle payrolls as necessary, in support of needs of the Company and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to terminations, relocation recording, vesting’s, etc.
• Research and resolve US payroll related inquiries, with timely responses
• Manage the Payroll Inbox, primarily handling US emails, however, support of global payroll inquiries may be needed in times of absence of other payroll staff
• Adhere to payroll policies and procedures and follow relevant law
• Work closely with the Global Head of Payroll in mitigating any risks identified while adhering to the established policies and procedures
• Perform scheduled activities, collaborating closely with HR & SAP IT team as needed for all US system changes and enhancement, along with tax updates to SAP
• Prepare and maintain standard ad‑hoc reports, queries, and provide reports as requested by internal & external clients (not limited to Tax, LTI, TALX)
• Perform all required reconciliations of US payroll to proactively mitigate inaccuracies
• Identify & implement system and process improvements working with payroll management
• Collaborate with and support the payroll team where needed, even if the work may not be directly related to US payroll (e.g., mass upload for all countries) or double‑checking of data entered by another staff
• Connect with employees, other teams and management with professionalism
• Data entry as required in HR & Payroll Systems
• Possess knowledge of payroll practices and principles, including regulatory changes
• Ensures the POS Pay and ACH files are sent timely for on‑time payments to employees
• Complete payroll reports for record‑keeping purposes or managerial review
• Assist the payroll management in registration & closing of state accounts as needed
• Provide active support and participation in US SOX audits working with the Global Head of Payroll
• Actively participate in training of new payroll staff
• Adhere to payroll policies and procedures and comply with relevant law; deviation from the established process must be discussed with management prior to implementing any change
• Support redistribution of work when required within payroll, to achieve the overall goal of the team
• Carry out additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 8‑10 years of US payroll experience required
• FPC or CPP certification is strongly desired
• Experience in SAP is strongly desired
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (a test will be conducted)
• Competent with other MS Office suite products
• Competent with use of personal computers, payroll applications & 10‑Key machine

• Regular training
• Continuing education courses

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• Corporate membership to Class Pass and other health and well‑being benefits
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

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The base salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through June 30, 2026.

Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.

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Janus Henderson Investors 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, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.