Payroll Analyst at Leading Asset Management Firm

Dodge & Cox is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to join the Human Capital team. They will take an ownership role with processing the bi-weekly US payroll and monthly global payrolls.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the full payroll processing cycle and payroll concepts, and have a high level of integrity and ethics.

This position will have the potential to learn and grow in a range of payroll and benefit responsibilities, and will report to the Payroll and Benefits Manager.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Process bi-weekly payroll for non-exempt employees located in the U.S.
• Process global payroll for UK, China and Germany using international vendors and consultants
• Assist with time entry and location tracking questions
• Complete California Fair Pay reporting for contractors
• Prepare payroll and audit reports as needed
• Complete benefit audits
• Assist with State Disability Insurance administration
• Assist with Profit Sharing Plan onboarding of new employees, and ongoing communications
• Complete employment compensation verifications
• Serve as a back-up for the Payroll and Benefits Manager

Qualifications :

Dodge & Cox targets candidates with high levels of academic and professional achievement, and leadership ability.

• Have a four year college degree; excellent academic record
• Have 5+ years payroll experience; Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation required
• Have experience with payroll software systems, Workday experience is a plus
• Be proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Understand multi-state payroll tax withholding
• Exhibit excellent judgement and be able to maintain confidentiality and operate with a high level of integrity
• Be highly organized and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, reliably and with strong attention to detail
• Be proficient at data analysis and leveraging automation
• Have strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills and the ability to learn quickly
• Be able to think independently while working collaboratively
• Exhibit interest and / or have experience in the investment management industry

Requirements :

Dodge & Cox has a 3 / 2 hybrid work model, and all Dodge & Cox employees are required to be in their assigned office as noted in the job posting Tuesday - Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely on Monday and Friday.

Salary :

The salary range for this position is $130k - $170k.

The listed pay scale denotes only the pay range of the base salary and does not include discretionary bonus compensation, which may make up an important portion of the total remuneration.

Dodge & Cox encourages applicants to consider the value of the many competitive benefits it offers, including coverage of 100% of all healthcare premiums for employees and their families and fully funding a retirement plan at 25% of the total compensation to the IRS limit.

Dodge & Cox also provides additional benefits such as a hybrid schedule, commuter, health & wellness, backup care, matching gift, employee assistance, and life and disability insurance.

The listed pay scale reflects the base salary Dodge & Cox reasonably expects to pay for this position and is not a reflection of the highest and lowest base salary of any current Dodge & Cox employee.

Actual base salary will be based on factors such as the candidate's prior relevant experience (including within and external to Dodge & Cox, as applicable), education, skills, and knowledge.