Payroll Analyst

BENEFITS

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company
• Cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 450 employees in Southern California
• Review timecards daily for missing punches, missing supervisor notes, tardies, missed shifts, etc. to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing every two weeks
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports, presenting findings to Payroll Manager
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries professionally and efficiently
• Maintain payroll records and prepare reports on payroll activities for management review
• Initiate Off-Cycle payments, as needed
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting departments to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and financial reporting
• Monitor changes and remain current on legal, regulatory, or governmental requirements (wage & hour, garnishments, 401(k), etc.)
• Ensure employees and supervisors approve timecards by the deadline each pay period to ensure timely payroll processing
• Ensure accurate data entry in payroll system
• Process and monitor garnishment orders
• Perform ad hoc assignments and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• At least 1-2 years of experience in California payroll processing or accounting roles
• At least 6 months to 1 year of experience in Workday Payroll, Time Tracking & Absence required
• Fundamental Payroll Professional (FPP) designation is preferred, but not required
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is preferred
• Must be comfortable working in an open workspace / bullpen
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and strong ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of IRS and various state regulations regarding payroll and accounting reconciliations/auditing techniques preferred
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software applications
• Continuous improvement mindset