Payroll Analyst

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe.

About the role

The Payroll Assistant provides administrative support for processing multiple payroll tasks and compiling payroll data, handling confidential information such as direct deposit requests, wage garnishments, data entry, W-2 forms, and answering questions from facilities across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll files, records, and documentation
• Assist with payroll processing, garnishment processing, child support and tax levies, payroll checks, and direct deposit data
• Provide clerical support to the Payroll department
• Answer frequently asked questions from facilities and/or employees regarding standard payroll policies; refer complex questions to senior-level payroll staff or Payroll Manager
• Process time records and payroll data for multiple facilities and provide support to field locations
• Analyze payroll issues and recommend corrective actions
• Review data entry from junior-level payroll staff
• Maintain accurate employee earnings and tax withholding payment records
• Transmit tax deposits to multiple taxing authorities and assist with the preparation of payroll-related tax returns
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports, compiling data and data entry into required systems for Payroll Manager
• Adhere to appropriate procedures to maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required)
• Associate Degree (preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws while maintaining confidentiality of payroll files and information
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Excellent math and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented with a sense of urgency, good follow-through, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload in a teamwork environment
• Experience in PeopleSoft (a plus)

Physical Demands

• Strength: Must be able to lift 40 lbs
• Motion: Primarily in an office setting requiring sitting at a desk the majority of the day
• Vision/Hearing: May spend long periods in front of a computer screen
• Work Environment: Majority of time spent in an office; occasional exposure to plant facilities with hot and cold environments and noise
• Emotional Demands: Must have good communication skills
• Safety: Not a safety-sensitive position but requires the use of PPE when in a production environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance available
• HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation, holidays, and time-off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site-specific production and incentive plans
• Site-specific step and skill-level wage adjustment plans
• Site-specific relocation and sign-on bonus programs

Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time, and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.