Analyst - Payroll

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll in PeopleSoft North American Payroll module.
• Act as the payroll subject matter expert for assigned client base.
• Report data; review and ensure accurate computation of pay, conduct appropriate audits to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal departments as appropriate 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 any discrepancies.
• Ensure additional pay components such as bonuses, garnishments, loans, and general deductions are processed accurately.
• Assist with processing, researching, and auditing all additional pay requests.
• Provide excellent customer service for all employees relating to payroll items.
• Manage group payroll mailbox requests.
• Work 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting and/or Certification in Payroll Practices or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in Payroll.
• 2-5 years of experience in payroll.
• Payroll certification is desired but not required.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Payroll and Payroll Tax requirements.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations for a multi-state payroll environment.
• Disciplined organizational skills.
• Strong time-management and adaptability based on ongoing changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate 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 environments.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• 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.