Payroll Analyst

About Us

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.

Our Values

At David Yurman, creativity, innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance.

Job Description

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for processing and auditing payroll through Workday, supporting the full end-to-end payroll cycle for all employees. This role includes reviewing payroll reports, identifying discrepancies, and processing administrative transactions when needed. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Review and audit timekeeping data, including hours worked, overtime, and paid time off
• Analyze payroll reports to identify discrepancies and make necessary corrections
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations across multiple states
• Advise on company and governing body payroll rules and procedures
• Partner with the HR department to resolve onboarding data issues and provide support for missing or inaccurate employee information
• Respond to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Process manual checks as needed in accordance with company procedures
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting as require
• Provide feedback on current procedures to help guide process improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience (Workday experience preferred).
• Retail payroll experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization 
• Ability to work independently, especially during critical payroll cycles 
• Solid understanding of multi-location and multi-state payroll requirements 
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail 

Technical Skills

• Strong independent data validation and reconciliation techniques
• Timekeeping expertise
• Understanding of wage laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query)

Location

Tribeca, NY

Estimated Salary: $70k - 80k
Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman

As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all.

David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender).