Payroll Analyst

About the role

Fully support and implement process improvement initiatives within the payroll function; identifying areas for improvement, analyzing current processes, and collaborating with relevant stakeholders to implement changes effectively.
Facilitate the adoption of new tools and technology within the payroll department; researching and evaluating new software or systems, providing training to staff on their use, and ensuring smooth integration into existing processes.
Extract payroll data and convert it into meaningful and useful information for analysis and reporting purposes.
Prepare required documents for internal and third-party audits, as well as annual reporting, ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Assist with the processing of regular payroll runs, including verifying tax payments and filings to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Stay updated on legislative updates related to payroll and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations; monitor changes in tax laws, labor regulations, and other relevant legislation, and implement necessary adjustments to payroll processes.
Ensure compliance with internal control procedures within the payroll function.
Support Year End processes to ensure the integrity of tax filings.
Provide support to payroll team members related to projects and required testing; assist with project planning, execution, and test activities to ensure successful implementation.
Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas for improvement in payroll processes and collaborate with stakeholders to implement changes.
• Evaluate and integrate new payroll tools and technology.
• Prepare and maintain accurate payroll documentation for audits and reporting.
• Process payroll runs and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Monitor and adjust payroll processes based on legislative changes.
• Support Year End processes and ensure tax filings are accurate and complete.
• Assist with payroll team projects and testing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Additional education, certifications, or other distinctions are a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency in other desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint etc.).
• Proficiency with payroll software or human resources management system (HRMS); experience with Workday a plus.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience with payroll processing, tax filings, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Familiarity with process mapping, requirements gathering, and data analysis.
• Ability to collect and analyze raw data to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and other helpful information.
• Experience reviewing and improving analytics processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Additional education, certifications, or other distinctions are a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency in other desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint etc.).
• Proficiency with payroll software or human resources management system (HRMS); experience with Workday a plus.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience with payroll processing, tax filings, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Familiarity with process mapping, requirements gathering, and data analysis.
• Ability to collect and analyze raw data to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and other helpful information.
• Experience reviewing and improving analytics processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and security.

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Technology Adoption
• Data Analysis
• Payroll Processing
• Tax Compliance
• Internal Control
• Year End Processes
• Project Support

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

$60,800.00 - $86,640.00 USD annually for full time employees.

Schedule

Hybrid