Payroll Analyst

About the role

Process bi-weekly payrolls for multiple employee groups with accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate timesheets, earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related data.
• Audit and verify Workday interface file data into ADP.
• Process New-Hires, Terminations, LOA's in a timely manner.
• Process benefit catch-up deductions for LOA's returning to work.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll policies.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a mid to large-sized organization.
• Certifications: CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) is a plus.
• Proficiency in payroll software (ADP WorkforceNow required).
• Strong Excel skills.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (Workday) and timekeeping platforms (Replicon).
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations, including tax and labor laws.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first attitude.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Patient and empathetic when assisting employees with payroll concerns.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Shift time: Monday thru Friday flexible to start from 7:30 AM to no later than 9 AM.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Schedule

Shift time: Monday thru Friday flexible to start from 7:30 AM to no later than 9 AM.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.