Payroll Analyst

The Payroll Analyst plays a key role in the GM Performance Power Units Human Resources department, responsible for end-to-end payroll processing. This role supports GMPPU's compensation strategy by driving payroll accuracy and partnering with Human Resources to ensure efficient and compliant payroll operations. The Payroll Analyst role serves as a subject matter expert for payroll administration and compliance.

• Administer bi-weekly, monthly, and off cycle payrolls for salaried and hourly employees across GMPPU (US & UK).
• Ensure compliance with US federal and state payroll regulations, international pay practices, and company policies.
• Coordinate with Human Resources for payroll deadlines, auditing, retroactive adjustments, and off-cycle payments.
• Maintain strong relationships with payroll vendors and ensure accurate payroll reporting (e.g., earnings statements, tax filings, and wage garnishments).
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support payroll system configuration updates in Dayforce HCM (or applicable platform).
• Adhere to auditing procedures and practices to ensure accuracy for each payroll cycle, including validation of proper state tax allocations and employee notices, as well as overall organizational compliance.
• Enter and validate payroll and benefit information into related systems and follow all standard operating procedures.

• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, delivering accurate, compliant, and effective payroll solutions.
• Applies critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve payroll issues while maintaining compliance and accuracy.
• Takes a proactive approach to identifying payroll discrepancies by investigating anomalies and validating information before processing.
• Supports the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of payroll procedures, documentation, and team knowledge repositories.

• Owns hourly non-exempt timekeeping administration, reviewing time entry exceptions, and escalating unresolved issues as appropriate.
• Audits employee time records to ensure accurate reporting of hours worked and compliance with payroll policies and regulatory requirements.
• Validates employee time-off entries and manager approvals to support accurate payroll processing and leave administration.
• Creates and maintains timekeeping procedures, best practice guides, and training materials for employees, managers, and payroll team members.

• Partners with Human Resources and leadership to support compensation and incentive programs through bonus modeling, forecasting, validation, and payroll execution.
• Supports administration and maintenance of compensation processes and compensation modules while ensuring data accuracy and operational effectiveness.
• Processes bonus payouts and compensation-related payroll transactions in accordance with company policies and payroll regulations.

• Develops, maintains, and analyzes payroll audit reports supporting benefits administration, compliance requirements, financial reporting, and business operations.
• Prepares and reconciles reporting for 401(k), FSA, and Dependent Care programs.
• Supports 401K, Finance, and Workers' Compensation audits through payroll data validation, report preparation, and audit response activities.
• Produces department, cost center, labor allocation, and general ledger reporting to support budgeting, forecasting, and organizational decision-making.
• Prepares and distributes required payroll reports and performs necessary reconciliations.

• Adheres to auditing procedures and practices to ensure accuracy for each payroll cycle.
• Validates proper state tax allocations, employee notices, deductions, and organizational compliance requirements.
• Supports payroll audits and ensures payroll records remain accurate, complete, and audit ready.
• Reconciles payroll data and investigates discrepancies prior to payroll processing.

• Supports special payroll projects and operational initiatives while ensuring accurate administration, documentation, and compliance with company policies.
• Administers and audits meal deduction programs, maintaining required forms, records, and supporting documentation.
• Conducts cell phone reimbursement audits and reporting activities, ensuring appropriate payroll…