Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US-North Carolina-Raleigh

Description

The Payroll Analyst opportunity allows for a great partnership with employees and teams. The position has significant responsibilities and will lead activities that will be performed as part of the payroll, HR, and accounting lifecycle.

Role expectations

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of the US and Canadian (CAD) payrolls and have knowledge related to benefits and taxes of each.
• Review, audit, and process accurate US and CAD bi-weekly & semi-monthly payrolls with knowledge and experience related to company policies, taxes, benefits and statutory wage and hour laws.
• Review, audit, and process employee payroll related transactions for 1,800+ employees to the payroll system including but not limited to salary changes, benefit deductions, direct deposit maintenance, terminations, leave of absences, wage garnishments, stock and equity transactions, manual checks, and the calculation of hourly timecards.
• Follow payroll procedures while interpreting and evaluating policies and procedures and suggesting changes for improving the responsiveness, efficiency, and accuracy of the process.
• Oversee a variety of issues and challenges that might occur in conjunction with employee pay. This may include hours, pay rates, benefit deductions and special payment related variances taking action to resolve prior to pay finalization.
• Onboard employees from Workday to the ADP WFN system and ensure they are properly provisioned for access and payroll processing.
• Review timecards for exceptions while collaborating with employees and managers to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to payroll processing.
• Manage leave of absence (LOA) as it relates to payroll processing and coordinate and advise HR/Benefits of any irregularities such as overpayments or accrued deduction balances.
• Prepare, audit, and distribute bi-weekly and monthly payroll reports to management.
• Coordinate 401k report and RRSP fund distribution to the plan administrator and reporting requirements with plan administrator.
• Maintain 404 Controls for US and CAD payroll.
• Provide system training to employees (ADP payroll and timecard system), preparing and distributing quick-reference guides and other materials as needed.
• Work closely with HR and Tax department for workers comp, 401k, and audits.
• Provide responsive documentation for audits and court-ordered subpoenas.
• Continue education regarding new tax and reporting requirements.
• Ensure the effective fulfillment of objectives and deadlines assigned to the group.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in initiative-taking team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong organization, analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communications skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years processing US multi-state and multi-cycle payroll for non-exempt and exempt employees.
• 2+ year processing Canada, multi-provincial payroll for non-exempt and exempt employees.
• ADP Workforce Now highly desired.
• Workday/HCM experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• CPP preferred.
• Experience with stock and equity programs preferred.

Pay Transparency

If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate's pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.


For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.


Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

General Description of All Benefits


We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.


Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees:

• Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
• Family Forming Benefits - Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align's health plans
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy - Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan

Employee benefits. Align offers its employees:

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts- Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
• 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years - 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
• Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
• Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
• 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
• If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
• Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.

To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.