Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst Under the supervision of the Payroll Manager, the position of Payroll Analyst will perform system configuration for payroll, absence, and time tracking as well as a variety of accounting tasks, adhere to payroll compliance and administration, and coordinate unemployment claims for the supported US sites. This role will require partnering with our vendors, cross‑functional teams in HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Legal. The Payroll/Benefits/HCM team is a tight‑knit group that brings progressive, creative, and impactful strategies to the various companies supported by the department. Benefits Industry-competitive salaries Eligible for annual bonus Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% with 3% auto-placement Medical, dental, and vision coverage Short-term disability and vacation programs 9/80 work schedule available Wellness programs with gym access at each site Educational reimbursement and mentorship programs Responsibilities Provide day-to-day support to Payroll contacts across various US businesses. Configure, maintain, and enhance the Workday and other related HRIS/HCM systems to align with evolving payroll needs and compliance regulations. Write and trace through logic, coding, and configuration. Assess impact of configuration and processes due to system upgrades, patches, and enhancements. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including process workflows, user guides, and training materials. Research root cause of system and/or payroll errors. Stay current with industry trends, Workday updates, and Payroll system advancements, offering recommendations for continuous improvement. Ensure wage attachment and tax lock-in letter compliance and administration. Create, load, and troubleshoot data files related to employment, payroll, absence, time tracking, and other files as needed. Review and complete payroll pre-note runs as needed. Submit payroll settlement tickets to TPA as needed to ensure timely payments. Perform daily payroll cash reconciliation. Coordinate unemployment cases with the various HR departments. Perform quarterly tax filing reconciliation for supported US companies. Create and generate quarterly and annual reports for Treasury/Tax teams. Reconcile payroll vendor invoice charges and resolve discrepancies. Audit wages and taxes associated with relocation, tuition reimbursement, imputed income, and federal, state, and local tax filings. Verify and submit various tax reports and unemployment rate notices in payroll system to TPAs on quarterly or as needed basis. Support HCM/Benefits/Payroll teams as needed. Skills & Knowledge Required Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. 3+ years of business experience, preferably in chemical industry or manufacturing. Strong understanding of payroll, absence, and time tracking principles, processes, and best practices. Experience with system implementation, configuration, and maintenance, preferably Workday. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. FPC or CPP certification a plus. Skills / Competencies Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (create formulas, pivot tables, charts, vlookups, sumifs, trends). Ability to identify and solve problems efficiently and effectively using analytic tools and data to assess and make recommendations. Strong exposure to data reporting and analytics experience. Self-motivated and curious, asks questions. Strong attention to detail including ability to notice patterns in data and turn them into useful insights. Works well in a team environment (communicating, listening, collaborating, building credibility). Established resource for federal and state tax compliance, wage attachment administration, payroll, absence, and time tracking configuration and processing. Follows through on commitments. Physical Requirements Frequently (70-100%) sitting. Occasionally (30-60%) lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. Infrequently (10% or less) ascending and descending stairs, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and reaching below shoulder height. Requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Must always be alert, able to concentrate on tasks, and not impaired by medications, other mental conditions adversely affecting alertness, concentration or judgment. Culture Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. People are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr