Hybrid Payroll Analyst

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About the role

  • 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
  • welcoming and inclusive environment

Job title

Payroll Analyst

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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