Payroll Analyst

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll cycles using Rippling Payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution.
• Review and validate employee timekeeping records, attendance, overtime, and leave data for payroll accuracy.
• Calculate wages, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and employee reimbursements in compliance with company policies.
• Ensure payroll transactions are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Support payroll audits by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and assisting with payroll processing activities.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, labor, and tax regulations.
• Reconcile payroll tax filings and assist with payroll-related reporting requirements.
• Prepare and distribute W-2 forms and other required tax documents.
• Generate ad hoc payroll reports and analyze payroll data as needed.

Qualifications

• Promptly resolve inquiries related to pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll processes.
• Work independently managed multiple payroll cycles, bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payments across the organization.
• Collaborate and work closely with payroll leadership on daily operational planning, process improvements, audits, and special projects to support departmental goals.
• Maintain and update payroll databases, spreadsheets, reports, and employee records to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and reporting integrity.
• Perform as a subject matter expert for key payroll functions, providing guidance, training, and process support to the team and business.
• Administer employee wage garnishments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining accurate payroll deductions.
• Manage leave-of-absence payroll processes, including payment calculations, reconciliations, and coordination with benefits and HR Ops.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and audits to identify discrepancies, ensure compliance, and maintain accurate financial records.