Payroll Analyst

Northrop Grumman Payroll Analyst

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is seeking a Payroll Analyst for its Irving, TX office. The selected candidate will work in a shared services payroll organization responsible for processing approximately 90K+ employees nationwide using SAP Payroll software.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze, audit, reconcile, and resolve complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
• Execute payroll processing and interfacing routines using SAP software.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of detailed functional process documentation.
• Assist with the evaluation and modification of payroll programs developed by programmers.
• Assist with the evaluation and modification of payroll configuration initiated by CIDO.
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of payroll-impacting processes developed in-house.
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of payroll-impacting services provided by external vendors.
• Assist in ensuring all payroll areas are processed accurately on a weekly and bi-weekly basis.
• Assist in confirming that all payments are disbursed via direct deposit and/or checks are printed and distributed as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Payroll processing experience, including familiarity with regulatory requirements, internal procedures, accounting practices, and system software.
• Knowledge of FLSA, federal and state wage and hour laws, and related regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to organize and prioritize work to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to perform basic payroll calculations.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Critical success factors for candidates will include a highly collaborative work style, the ability to anticipate problems, proactively deal with difficult situations and communicate appropriately with all levels of stakeholders. Most qualified candidates will have strong organizational, problem-solving and closure skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma & 4 years of related education, i.e.: business or accounting and/or relevant work experience
• Analytical problem-solving and issue resolution
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Some payroll knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Payroll

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.