Payroll Analyst

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Payroll Analyst

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the accurate, timely processing and reconciliation of payroll and payroll related transactions for Noridian and affiliated entities. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; supports employee payroll inquiries; and collaborates with internal partners to maintain effective payroll operations and controls.

• Processes and reconciles employee payroll accurately and timely in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collects, reviews, and maintains payroll data throughout the employee lifecycle, including new hires, employee changes, and terminations.
• Performs payroll adjustments for deductions, benefits, garnishments, retroactive pay, and status changes.
• Balances payroll data prior to finalization, validates payroll reports, disburses employee payments, and prepares check or electronic payment requests.
• Prepares payroll related journal entries, reconciles payroll and related accounts, and supports third party billings and vendor payments.
• Administers wage garnishments in accordance with applicable regulations and coordinates with internal and external partners to ensure proper calculation, withholding, and remittance.
• Supports retirement and benefit payroll processes, including setup, payroll file transmission, compliance support, and related reconciliations.
• Responds to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner, resolving issues within scope and escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Assists with internal and external payroll related audits and provide required documentation and support.
• Maintains confidentiality of payroll and employee data and collaborates with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to support payroll operations.

• Other duties as assigned

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and payroll experience, as determined by Human Resources.
• Payroll or related experience.

Above requirements and the following:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

• Office Environment
• Ability to read, hear, speak, keyboard, reason, communicate effectively and problem solve
• Requires prolonged sitting and telephone usage
• Requires the use of office equipment such as computers, telephones, copiers and printers
• Infrequent stooping
• Infrequent lifting up to 15 pounds

Every employee is responsible to perform their duties and responsibilities in accordance with Noridian values, policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
Segregation of Duties Principles, HIPAA, Security and Privacy, CMS requirements, the Noridian Compliance Program and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations.

This document describes the essential functions, requirements, and responsibilities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Employees may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description and may be required to perform any task requested by the supervisor or management.

Some positions require compliance with (i) federal and agency specific regulations and related clauses included in Noridian's prime contracts with the Government, (ii) background checks, and (iii) eligibility for a government-issued identification card.

An employee in this position may be required to possess a "Federal Identification Card" (Federal ) as a condition of employment. Federal 's may include one of the following:
Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable (PIV-I) card, a Local-Based Physical Access Card issued by CMS, or a Local-Based Physical Access Card issued by another Federal agency and approved by CMS. Obtaining a Federal  continued eligibility for this position may require the successful completion of a Federal Background Investigation performed by the Federal Government and a residency requirement that you have lived in the United States at least three out of the last five years.

Failure to obtain a Federal  result in the removal from the position or termination of employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or…