Payroll Analyst II (3 month contract role)

GROW WITH US: Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry. STAY AWESOME: Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com A DAY IN THE LIFE: This position is primarily responsible for assisting in bi-weekly payroll processing for a multi-state organization including review of timecards, wage garnishments, setting up new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, tax changes, healthcare deductions, 401(k) deductions, VOE’s and other non-recurring pay items including responding to employee related inquiries. **This is a contract/temp role for approximately 3 months. As a Payroll Analyst at Tandem you will be responsible for: Assists in processing bi-weekly payroll for approximately 2300 employees in a multi-state environment using Workday. Manage Payroll Inbox and Workday Help. Protects the company and its employees by always maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Provides a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers. Audit payroll before and after it is submitted by pulling reports and using formulas to reconcile data. Review time cards for hourly employees to make sure there are no errors. Prepare final and manual checks for employees as needed. Accurately updates, uploads, and maintains employee records according to submitted action forms. Understands company policies on meal premiums, coefficient overtime, PTO, 401k, and health plans, as well as government regulations, garnishments, and tax withholding guidelines to assist internal customers. Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Accurately and efficiently process all Verification of Employment paperwork for employees. Monitor incoming payroll emails and either provide answers to payroll-related questions or forward emails to appropriate employee/department for response. Assists in implementing, writing, and maintaining standard operating procedures for the payroll department. Ensures company compliance with federal and state payroll regulations. Exhibits strong communication skills; is resourceful and self-motivated. Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: B.S. degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other relevant discipline or equivalent combination of and applicable job experience preferred. 4+ years of experience in payroll processing; preferably in a mid-size multi-state organization, including familiarity with identifying and applying state-specific payroll requirements. Outsourced payroll service experience with Workday (specifically with time cards, absence, Workday Help, and off cycle payments). Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and pivot tables. Skilled at clearly conveying payroll knowledge to all levels within, and outside of, the organization. Skilled at creating a cooperative team environment. Organized with high attention to detail. WHEN & WHERE YOU’LL WORK: Remote: This position is fully remote and open to candidates within the United States. Equipment for the role will be provided and training will occur virtually. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The base pay range for this position is $32.00-$39.00 per hour. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate’s location and the overall job market. Please note that is a temporary position. As a temporary employee you will be employed through a staff agency partner. Benefits during your temporary assignment may be provided by the staffing agency. Access to Tandem sponsored benefits is contingent upon conversion from temporary to regular full-time status. Conversion is determined based upon business need and job performance. YOU SHOULD KNOW: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information. Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders. SPONSORSHIP: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE: At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers. BE YOU, WITH US! We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us. Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. REFERRALS: We love a good referral! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this position, please share! APPLICATION DEADLINE: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications. Make a move that matters. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we're turning challenges into triumphs every day and where your talents will help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow. #LI-Remote #LI-DW1