Payroll Analyst II

About the role

The Payroll Analyst II position at Niagara is dedicated to providing accurate and efficient payroll processing, ensuring compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws. This role serves as the primary point of contact for all payroll, tax, and benefit-related inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee full-cycle domestic payroll processing
• Calculate and prepare on-demand checks, payroll input, direct deposit, and local tax entity setup
• Reconcile time and attendance issues, handle garnishments, and verify employment status
• Log and track payroll issues using a third-party ticketing system
• Resolve payroll issues with internal and external vendors
• Follow through on all issues to successful resolution
• Maintain accurate internal records and comply with retention requirements
• Ensure compliance with internal and external policies, laws, and regulations
• Participate in payroll/timekeeping system implementations, conversions, audits, and upgrades
• Contribute to year-end duties such as escheatment for unclaimed wages
• Participate in W2 reconciliations and audits
• Process tax amendments and ensure accurate filings
• Track open vendor cases pertaining to payroll

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a field or similar environment
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Payroll Analyst II position
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing projects
• Preferred 4 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment
• Preferred 4 years of experience in the Payroll Analyst II position
• Preferred 4 years of experience managing projects
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in any field
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Preferred Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner: Makes safety the top priority, prioritizes tasks based on department goals, respects others, responds promptly to customer issues, and communicates clearly.
• InnovACT: Makes recommendations to improve policies, methods, procedures, and products, reacts appropriately to changes, increases performance through efficiency, and seeks solutions rather than blaming others.
• Empowered to be Great: Consistently looks for ways to improve oneself, communicates clearly and promptly, and seeks growth and development opportunities.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and college savings plan
• Discounted pet plans, legal services, identity theft protection, and more