GeneDx is a patient-centered health intelligence company founded on the idea that more information, deeper analysis, and increased engagement will improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. GeneDx is dedicated to transforming healthcare by building dynamic models of human health and defining optimal, individualized health trajectories, starting in the areas of reproductive health and oncology. Centrellis™, our innovative health intelligence platform, is enabling us to generate a more complete understanding of disease and wellness and to provide science-driven solutions to the most pressing medical needs. GeneDx believes that patients should be treated as partners, and that data should be shared for the benefit of all.

GeneDx seeks a talented Payroll Analyst who is responsible for ensuring all payrolls are delivered timely, accurately, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Payroll Analyst will support the Payroll Leader with strategic tax projects within the payroll department and will help drive process efficiencies and assist with payroll tax research and compliance. The Payroll Analyst must be knowledgeable of federal, state, and local regulations including tax, audit, and reporting laws. The role will have frequent and regular interactions with cross-functional departments throughout the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops a high-level view of the full payroll life cycle from onboarding, timecard and payment processing, termination, reporting, and accounting.
• Organizes and performs the preparation work for each payroll including data entry items for employee maintenance, review/resolution of email submissions to the group email inbox, logs, checklists, and items reconciled and carried forward from the previously processed payroll.
• Uses various logs, checklists, and work aids and tools to ensure accurate and consistent processes including follow up with outstanding items. Utilizes checklists and ensures proper signoffs.
• Accurately performs employee maintenance items such as validation for new hires, terminations, voluntary deductions, wage attachments, direct deposits, and tax changes, etc.
• Processes entries according to established processes and in accordance with best practices that meet regulatory and compliance concerns.
• Researches and responds to requests for information by employees regarding personal payroll information and to agency requests for verification of income and employment.
• Participates in testing of various payroll changes, such as earning/deduction code taxability
• Administers the full employee tax withholding process
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external clients, vendors, and consultants.
• Sets reasonable expectations and meets commitments.
• Follows through to full resolution of issues or inquiries.
• Proactively identifies problems and recommends resolutions.
• Keeps all records in an organized fashion.
• Special projects as assigned by the payroll supervisor or director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of administration experience in Payroll, Finance or Accounting areas or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Knowledge of database software.
• Excellent Microsoft Outlook skills.
• Strong skill, comfort and agility working with Excel spreadsheets to create, maintain and track data.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to draft appropriate communications to employees and agencies.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Ability to meet and/or exceed productivity standards and complete work accurately in a timely manner within tight deadlines.
• Able to approach others in a tactful manner, react well under pressure, and accept responsibility for own actions.

Budgeted Pay Range: $63K-$73K