Analyst - Payroll

Summary

The Payroll Analyst reports directly to the Payroll Manager and provides direct support for the payroll process with adherence to payroll policies and procedures.

• Process bi‑weekly payroll in People Soft North American Payroll module.
• Act as payroll subject matter expert for assigned client base.
• Report data; review and ensure accurate computation of pay, conduct audits to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data.
• Export time from time & attendance system, ADP eTIME for payroll processing.
• Review/audit timesheets for accuracy and proper manager approval, follow up with discrepancies.
• Ensure additional pay components such as bonuses, garnishments, loans, and general deductions.
• Assist with processing, researching and auditing all additional pay requests.
• Provide excellent customer service for all employees relating to payroll items.
• Managing group payroll mailbox requests.
• Teamwork – works cooperatively and productively with colleagues and other teams.
• Effectively manage time during critical periods, such as payroll processing days.
• Participate in internal and external audits pertaining to payroll.

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, and/or certification in payroll practices and a minimum of 2 years work experience in payroll.
• 2‑5 years of experience in payroll.
• Payroll certification desired but not required.
• Experience with People Soft payroll and payroll tax requirements.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations for a multi‑state payroll environment.
• Disciplined organizational skills.
• Time‑management and adaptability based on ongoing changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Communicates effectively in both formal and informal settings.
• Ability to conceptualize and assimilate data to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
• Adapt effectively to new and changing environment.

• The Specialist/Analyst level requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2‑5 years of relevant job‑related experience.
• The Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5‑8 years of relevant job‑related experience.
• The Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job‑related experience.