Payroll Analyst

Payroll

• Audit bi-weekly payroll to ensure accuracy and then obtain final approval before payroll is completed.
• Own preparation of appropriate payroll related period-end or year-end reports and entries.
• Review and audit payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies, procedures, and government regulations.
• Design, document, and review payroll tax processing procedures.
• Research state and local payroll, including tax rates and filing requirements.
• Prepare and process higher level payroll transactions related to relocation, service awards, etc.
• Assist as the backup to the Sr Payroll Administrator, ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee payments.
• Provides support, guidance, and mentorship to the Sr Payroll Administrator to promote knowledge sharing and team effectiveness.
• Manage and execute internal and external payroll related audits.
• Analyze and reconcile payroll data after payroll is processed, identifying, and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Provide support for payroll-related projects, such as system upgrades, implementation of new processes, and development of policies and procedures.
• Respond to payroll inquiries as a SME within the HR Service Delivery model related to payroll and ensure that payroll-related issues are resolved in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to payroll and taxation.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure smooth and efficient payroll operations.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports and other related documents as required.
• Continuously review and evaluate payroll processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Generates reports on payroll data. Audits and analyzes data to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and safeguard confidentiality of all sensitive and confidential information, files, and records.
• Develop reports using various systems to analyze trends, optimize costs, as well as employee understanding and acceptance, ensure regulatory compliance and recommend changes to maximize competitive advantage.

Supporting HR Initiatives

• Maintain and safeguard confidentiality of all sensitive and confidential information, files, and records.
• Develop reports using various systems to analyze trends, optimize costs, as well as employee understanding and acceptance, ensure regulatory compliance and recommend changes to maximize competitive advantage.

Company Culture

Your Passion. Our Culture. At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Remote ½ day Fridays
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, emphasis in Human Resources, Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive HR or Finance experience needed.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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