Payroll Analyst at Monks in Los Angeles, CA

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers). ABOUT THE ROLE Our Payroll Analyst will be part of the NAMER payroll team responsible for preparing and processing US payroll for assigned entities within Monks. This is a role for someone curious to learn more and willing to innovate. The Payroll Analyst will take pride in everything they do and embody these values to create an inclusive first-class unique employee experience that is true to Monks.  The Payroll Analyst will partner with the Payroll Manager in processing payroll for over 700 full-time and part-time employees, in addition to our contingent/freelance teams. This position will administer both semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll ensuring that pay is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with regulatory requirements.  RESPONSIBILITIES: • Process and prepare bi-weekly and semi-monthly multi-state payrolls • Ensure payroll transactions are processed in an accurate and timely manner • Assist with reconciliation of payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports • Work closely with the HR People team as well as our international finance and payroll teams. • Perform audits and work with our Payroll Manager on state and federal payroll tax matters to ensure the Company is compliant in all the latest tax developments and legislations • Perform payroll analysis and research as required • Assist in preparing payroll and financial audits • Collaborate with other teams on cross-functional payroll matters  • Assist in ad hoc projects such as documenting workflows, registering in new states for payroll taxation, improving processes/procedures, and system implementations • Coordinate with Finance in the recording of payroll and 401 (k) transactions within agency's financial platform • Receive, review and process freelancer/contractor invoices, benefits invoices, and other semi-monthly/monthly billings  • Maintain and update our HRIS and payroll systems data to include new hires, terminations, promotions/salary changes, title changes, benefits, and garnishments • Handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality • Serve as the point of contact for payroll related inquiries • About You THE ESSENTIALS: • At least 3 years experience processing medium to large size company payroll • Experience with processing multi-state payroll • Experience with G Suite, including Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets, is a plus • Experience with Ceridian/Dayforce and Workday is a plus • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excel in analytical and problem solving skills • Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments • Ability to multi-task with attention to detail and minimal supervision At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.   This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time. #LI-Hybrid #LI-SDL1 WHAT WE OFFER Benefits • Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here! • Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays • 401k with company contribution • Paid parental leave • Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being • Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network  • A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more! • Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)   This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.   Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.       Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 USD About Monks  Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.   Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.   We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.