Payroll Analyst

Summary

The Payroll Analyst will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing by performing detailed reconciliations between Dayforce HCM, SuccessFactors, and financial records. This role will also be responsible for all general ledger and balance sheet functions related to salary and benefits cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reconciliation: Perform daily/monthly reconciliation of payroll data against HR and finance systems (Dayforce, SAP SuccessFactors (HR) and SAP S/4 (Finance)).

• Analysis & Reporting: Prepare, review, and distribute comprehensive payroll reports and analytics for finance and management teams.

• Problem Solving: Investigate root causes of discrepancies and implement innovative solutions to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll-related laws and regulations.

• Payroll Processing: Serve as backup for Canadian and US payroll processing, including verification and processing of employee time, attendance, tax withholdings, and benefits deductions.

Knowledge Areas/Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years of payroll processing and analytical experience within a corporate environment. Experience with US payroll is required.

• Systems Knowledge: Direct, hands-on experience with both Dayforce HCM and SAP SuccessFactors is essential.

• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas).

• Experience with Canadian payroll is helpful but not mandatory.

• Experience with Lawson or SAP S4 financials preferred.

• Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills for resolving inquiries and documenting procedures.

• Collaboration: This role requires an analytical thinker to identify discrepancies, ensure compliance, and work with management to improve payroll procedures.

Core Competencies

• Accountability

• Adaptability

• Communication

• Critical Thinking

• Inclusion

• Professionalism

• Teamwork & Collaboration

Benefits

The NHL offers U.S. regular, full-time employees:

• U.S. regular, full-time employees

Job Questions

• This position will be based in our New York City Office. Are you willing and able to commute to our office for this position?

• If you are not currently living in the tri-state area, are you willing and able to relocate at your own expense for this position?

• Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?

• Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue work in the United States?

• What are your salary expectations for this role? (NOTE: We are NOT asking for your current salary or salary history)

• How did you hear about this position? Where did you first see this role posted?

• Do you have 3+ years of payroll processing and analytical experience within a corporate environment? If yes, where did you gain this experience?

• Please describe your Excel skills and give at least five examples of functions you regularly use when working in Excel.

• Please explain your experience with both Dayforce HCM and SAP SuccessFactors.