Payroll Analyst

General Summary

The Payroll Analyst supports the processing of Lurie Children's payroll, interfacing with various teams within the Human Resources department, and ensures compliance with regulations while coordinating diverse work processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with processing reports for processing of payroll for all existing exempt and non-exempt staff for both off-cycle and production payroll.
• Assists with processing payroll inputs and payroll uploads into Workday.
• Research and resolve payroll issues with an emphasis on analytical expertise.
• Understands business objectives and help prepare, write, and maintain payroll practices and procedures.
• Assists with preparation and audit of payroll taxes and government reporting, including quarterly, year-end reporting, and Form W-2 processing.
• Assists with processing Child Support, Garnishments, and Tax Levies including correspondence and administering deductions.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED with 4 or more years of relevant payroll experience is required; a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field with 2 or more years of relevant payroll experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of IRS tax rules and regulations a plus.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to customer relationships by taking ownership of issues and ensuring effective outcomes.
• Time management skills are required to manage multiple, concurrent tasks, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• Monitor and adhere to all organizational policies that impact pay.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while working with sensitive data.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Pay

$24.00-$39.24 Hourly

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance; Employer paid group term life and disability; Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account; Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave; 403(b) with a 5% employer match; Various Voluntary Benefits including Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage; Tuition assistance; Student loan servicing and support; Adoption benefits; Backup Childcare and Eldercare; Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members; Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities; Discount purchasing program.