Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for proactive collaboration with customers and key internal business partners within the Global Payroll organization. This role requires independent thinking in handling payroll analysis and validations. To be successful in this role the Payroll Analyst needs to be familiar with wage and hour laws, Federal and State Tax legislations, and system reporting. Collect and audit payroll data against payroll inputs, e.g. timekeeping, HRIS files, Vendor files, etc., to ensure accuracy of payroll processing. They will also provide leadership and oversight to our Payroll Specialists and managers/directors on payroll actions, policies, and procedures.

The individual must be able to handle ambiguity, be self-motivated to figure out the total picture, and propose resolutions or take appropriate action. Must be able to combine large volumes of data from a variety of reporting sources, and recommend constructive and preventative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve payrolls and provide back-up support to the Sr. Payroll Analyst.
• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of payroll inputs to files provided by 3rd party vendors, timekeeping, and HRIS files.
• Analyze and validate payroll results using technology through reports, audits, and macros
• Perform audits of data prior to payroll completion and follow all established controls
• Audit and validate time keeping system data before exporting to the Payroll system
• Reconcile and audit HRIS (Workday) files to the Payroll system (ADP)
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and partner with the Accounting team to resolve discrepancies
• Root cause analysis including constructive and preventative actions (CAPA)
• Review of manual checks and pay adjustments
• Assist in the review of current payroll processes to identify areas of process improvements and standardization
• Create and write Standard Operating Procedures in a clear and organized way
• Communicate effectively with various levels of management to ensure high level of customer support and positive customer interactions
• Ability to understand and accurately apply Intuit policies and procedures in order to ensure accuracy of salary differential, overtime payment, vacation/sick and other benefit accruals, etc.
• Demonstrated skill in performing standard payroll operations including auditing time report documents, computing payroll hours and reconciling errors.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines under conditions of heavy workload, conflicting priorities and frequent interruptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• CPP/FPC certification a plus
• 3-5 years of experience in payroll related responsibilities
• Apply documented rules, past practices, or instructions on an independent level
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and be agile
• Be able to process and connect information in times of ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to hold information confidential with excellent judgment
• Solid understanding of payroll knowledge and principles
• Some understanding of payroll processing within a shared services environment
• Solid time management skills, ability to prioritize assignments in a dynamic work environment
• Proficient computer, organizational, analytical, research and problem solving skills
• Intermediate Excel level, proficient with all other Office applications
• Complete self-initiated training necessary to remain current on payroll practices
• Ability to learn processes quickly for more efficient and effective results
• Experience with Workday and SAP/ADP Globalview systems highly preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot payroll processing issues, run and analyze reports
• Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to learn new things