Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading digital presence platform for multi-location brands, with thousands of customers worldwide. With one central platform, brands can seamlessly deliver consistent, accurate, and engaging experiences and meaningfully connect with customers anywhere in the digital world. Our AI and machine learning technology powers the knowledge behind every customer engagement, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!

Yext is seeking an experienced payroll professional to join our growing team. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for maintaining and operating the Company's payroll function, processes, and systems, including global payroll, commissions payments, bonuses, payroll related taxes and certain business operations. The Payroll Specialist will partner and work closely with HR and Benefits teams. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this person will be a true partner to the organization, always approaching work with a lens of adding value to the company.

What You'll Do

• Maintain, operate, and update payroll systems/processes daily.
• Run and audit reports, identify any discrepancies to the Payroll Manager.
• Respond to the payroll email and ticketing system to ensure all issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and controls, SOX as well as compliance with external laws and regulatory guidance.
• Create and maintain SOPs and supporting documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy, best practices and business process controls.
• Demonstrate close attention to detail to ensure accuracy of all payrolls and to eliminate any subsequent adjustments.

What You Have

• 2+ years of Payroll/HR experience (multi-country, incl. EMEA and India a plus)
• Experience with major Payroll and ERP systems (Workday, International Platform, ADP)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including use of formulas and pivot tables
• Multilingual in French and/or German is a plus
• Payroll Certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity.

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Pay ranges at Yext are established based on an analysis of salaries for positions with a similar level of accountability and impact in the relevant labor market. Salary levels are expected to change to reflect an employee’s job performance (results and impact) over time. Salaries at the time of hire are typically offered in the lower to middle of the above-referenced range in order to provide the opportunity to reflect performance-based increases over time. In addition to base salaries, employees at Yext are typically eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short term and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave. Successful candidates may also be eligible for equity (stock) based compensation and/or variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets.

Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen, heard, and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, creeds, national origins, ancestries, genetics, sexes, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientations, genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), ages, physical or mental disabilities, citizenships, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form.