Payroll Analyst

Overview

Summary:
The Payroll Analyst handles all payroll related functions of a company. This includes processing payroll, taxation forms, as well as maintaining employee data, handling payroll questions, and completing any other tasks necessary for monitoring and overseeing a company’s payroll process. Payroll Analyst(s) work in conjunction with and support the human resources department and work under the Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Gather all required payroll data, including time from our timekeeping system, audit reports, and inquiries received via emails prior to beginning payroll processing. The Payroll Analyst must regularly update this data and resolve any issues with time and other payroll data prior to payroll processing.
• Audit payroll registers to verify the accuracy of new hires/rehires first paychecks.
• Responsible for resolving all payroll issues with a terminated employee, such as final checks based on any state-specific final payday laws.
• Reviews and verifies payroll data in a timely manner, calculates overtime and other pay premiums.
• Responds to routine inquiries concerning payroll deductions and accruals, wage garnishments, child support payments, and employment verifications
• Assists with preparing reports, including standard and ad hoc reports, queries, and audits to ensure data integrity.
• Process tax adjustments and check reversals for quarter and year-end balancing
• Assist employees via email and/or phone with any payroll-related questions.
• Provide additional support as needed within the payroll department.
• Process bi-weekly payroll. Including time validation, data change audits, salary prorations, PTO payouts and verification of direct deposits.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and protect the confidentiality of payroll information.
• Escalate matters involving unusual or suspicious circumstances.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.
• Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Employee Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.

Qualifications

Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze and problem solve
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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• Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
• A team player who handles multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to function under substantial time pressure during unexpected circumstances.
• Strong working knowledge of labor and tax laws.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Three plus years’ experience in multi-state payroll and taxes required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Experience using UKG preferred.
• Fundamental Payroll Professional (FPC) preferred.
Computer Skills:
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are a must,