Payroll Analyst

The Payroll Analyst reports to the Payroll Manager and will serve as the primary resource for all 11 payroll companies within the Structurals Division. This position will be challenged to drive and enforce process improvement and best practices throughout the Division. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the quality control and data integrity aspect of the payroll processing, ensuring the accuracy of the data entry, timekeeping, completeness, and timeliness of the payrolls.

• Audit and review all aspects of the bi-weekly payrolls prior to transmission to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible for developing reports and audits of system data to ensure integrity and serve as a primary resource for SOX audits and reviews
• Lead the team in reporting tools, creating where necessary, for data validation.
• Review and validate any HR changes (new hires, terminations, employee transfers, status changes, etc.) imported into Vantage and take appropriate action to fix before processing.
• Ensure the team is cross training pay groups and payroll processing backup is available for all.
• Work with HR and provide interpretation and guidance on policies related to employee
• Review and update PCC’s current process and procedures, identifying improvement opportunities
• Provide support and guidance for the payroll staff at the satellite facilities
• Ensure the team is updated of upcoming statutory and regulatory changes that affects payroll in multiple jurisdictions
• Communicate and escalate issues or concerns as appropriate
• Resolve employee issues with superior customer service
• Engage in system updates or implementations that are necessary to improve processes or stay compliant.
• Be able to manually calculate employee payroll taxes and deductions to ensure accuracy of the system.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills
• Ability to perform in stressful situations
• Previous experience in ADP is a must
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus