Payroll Analyst responsible for US payroll processing for over 9,000 employees through Workday. Ensures compliance with multi-state payroll taxes and regulations in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Provides US Domestic payroll support across a large population of employee groups and locations which includes processing of payroll for various legal entities that include salaried and hourly associates.
Understanding of multi state payroll taxes and employment compliance
Maintains an ongoing effort to determine and maintain current knowledge with payroll trends, legislated requirements and programs.
Manages the process for all weekly, quarterly and annual SOX and developmental audits
Interprets pay policies (e.g. vacation, disability, workers compensation, withholding exemptions) and ensures appropriate amounts/deductions are calculated and applied correctly.
Analyzes and interprets data and independently researches issues to identify policy or compliance exceptions.
Processes payroll transactions associated with payment for various bonuses, equity payments or benefits related data requirements.
Processes legal transactions related to payroll deductions such as court ordered payments or garnishments.
Applies a seasoned knowledge of program and regulatory guidelines
Responsible for independently calculating payroll funding amounts, preparing the funding of transfers, tax deposits or for the preparation of related payroll reports.
Following policies and procedures, this position may be responsible for the reconciliation of general ledger transactions and suspense accounts.
Researches payroll issues and recommends resolution strategies that reflect historical precedent, contractual obligations, company philosophy, regulatory requirements, policy and other considerations.
Serves as liaison to team members and with third-party providers to ensure payroll processing reflects company-specific pay policies.
Ability to apply payroll principles and procedures related to state and federal labor laws to appropriately calculate pay.
Versed in all aspects of multi-state pay practices and multi-state labor laws applying knowledge of wage taxation to effectively compute appropriate tax withholding for regular and supplemental pay calculations.
Monitors system updates for changes in work and residency locations to ensure correct jurisdiction and municipalities are appropriately set up.
Ability to apply knowledge in identifying and reconciling all withholding tax issues for the correct allocation of taxable wages by appropriate jurisdictions.
Independently processes accurate pay processing for biweekly and Monthly payrolls according to processing schedules ensuring SOX compliance.
Applies knowledge of pay reconciliation practices ensuring SOX compliance prior to file transmission.
Analyzes and processes confidential payroll information in the production of payroll checks while maintaining confidentiality and judgement in safeguarding the procurement of information for audits.
Applies knowledge of wage garnishment processing and laws associated with the different types of wage withholding orders received including research and resolution.
Researches and resolves payroll inquiries and discrepancies timely.
Processes on-demand payments as needed.
Reconciles year-end W2s and produces W2Cs when required.
Requirements
Degree in Accounting or other business related field preferred or equivalent experience
5-7 years processing US multi-state payroll in a complex business environment
5+ years progressive cloud based payroll experience - Workday experience preferred.
FPC or CPP certification preferred
Basic knowledge of state and federal tax withholding rules and how the wages and taxes feed to the quarterly payroll tax returns
Strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel to create and update payroll reports
Experience using the Workday Payroll module preferred
Prior ADP experience tax helpful
Analytical thinker with strong ownership of work
Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills to answer employee inquiries at all levels
Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment; high sense of urgency and attention to detail and maintaining confidentiality
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
Benefits
flexible work environment
fluid career paths
celebrate internal mobility
importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance
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