Payroll Analyst

Overview

Responsible for processing payroll for an assigned area. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

• Payroll Processing & Accuracy:
  Process weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for assigned employee populations using SAP Success Factors payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of earnings, deductions, and taxes.
• Payroll Tax Support & Compliance:
  Support payroll tax processing activities, including validation and reconciliation of federal, state, and local tax with holdings, agency payments, and adjustments, in coordination with Payroll Tax, Finance, and external vendors.
• Internal Controls & Audit Support:
  Execute payroll internal control processes and perform payroll audits to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• System Configuration & Payroll Integrity:
  Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot payroll schemas, rules, wage types, payroll infotypes, personnel areas, and cost centers to ensure ongoing system accuracy and stability.
• Issue Resolution & Root Cause Analysis:
  Investigate payroll discrepancies, tax variances, and system errors; perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Cross-Functional & Vendor
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with HRIS, Finance, Benefits, and external IT or payroll vendors to support payroll interfaces and implement payroll-related system updates or changes.
• Reporting & Data Interfaces:
  Ensure data accuracy across payroll interfaces (SAP to ADP, Finance, and Benefits) and produce SAP payroll and tax-related reports for management and internal and external audits.
• PTO & Employee Support:
  Audit and monitor PTO plans related to employee setup, changes, and terminations, and research and respond to employee payroll and tax-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• High School Degree or GED.
• Minimum four years SAP related experience.
• Desirable: FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification).

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business publications, technical procedures, payroll tax regulations, and governmental guidance at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Ability to analyze moderately complex administrative and payroll data, including organizing, preparing, and coding payroll information, supporting payroll tax reconciliations, and preparing summary reports with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated accuracy in data entry and reconciliation activities, including validation of earnings, deductions, and tax with holdings.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals to support payroll calculations, adjustments, and tax-related reconciliations.
• PC literate with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables), internet and web-based tools, and SAP payroll modules; experience reviewing payroll and tax data within SAP or downstream vendor systems preferred.
• Capable of communicating and interacting effectively with multi-functional and diverse stakeholders, including the ability to respond to employee inquiries and partner with HR, Finance, and vendors on payroll and tax-related questions. Ability to develop, document, and follow payroll processes and procedures, including those related to tax validation, audits, and compliance controls.
• Proven organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and payroll cycles in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated capability for independent problem-solving, including researching and resolving payroll and payroll tax discrepancies.
• Ability to recommend practical solutions to recurring payroll or tax-related issues while adhering to established governance and controls.

• Strong understanding of garnishment laws
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

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