Sr. Payroll Analyst

Job Objective: Act as a subject matter expert for report writing, system upgrades, process enhancements, integrations, and testing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Subject matter expert for data interactions between HRIS and payroll systems. Leads in the review, testing and implementations of Payroll/HRIS integrations, upgrades, patches, configuration changes, and enhancements. Analyze HRIS performance metrics and resolving application issues. Responsible for and lead analytic reporting projects as assigned. Support the payroll team of all payrolls analytic-related activities. Performing application upgrades as well as providing training and technical support. Developing, implementing, and optimizing HRIS processes for maximum efficiency. Partners with the HRIS, Benefits, HR team and other stakeholders to optimize payroll processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies. Identifies gaps and inefficiencies and suggests solutions. Research, analyze and provide resolutions for complex payroll issues including reconciliations, overpayments, taxation, finance, and adjustments. Documents processes, procedures, and testing results accordingly. Maintain General Ledger setup. Generate/prepare general ledger, salary and tax accrual reports, journal entries, and reconcile the payroll liability accounts to ensure accuracy of general ledger. Assist in maintaining policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX documentation and audit requests. Responsible for ongoing systems integration auditing to ensure accuracy between HRIS systems. Responsible for month/quarter/year-end reporting activities. Knowledge and Skills Required 8+ years relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. CPP or FPC preferred. Advanced proficiency in HRMS systems, such as UKG, Workday, ADP, Dayforce. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional ability to gather and interpret data, as well as improve HRIS processes. Successful ability to work in a fast paced environment under limited time constraints. Must be proficient working with payroll systems that integrate with other systems. Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal controls, etc. Comprehensive knowledge of wage and hour laws. Knowledge of general accounting and cost accounting. Familiar with SOX internal controls. Computer Skills Multiple HRIS/Payroll Systems including UKG, Workday, ADP, etc. UKG, ADP EV6, ADP Reporting, ADP Self Service, ADP Health and Welfare Service Engine, ADP General Ledger. Dayforce experience preferred. Workday Reporting/Integrations to payroll systems such as ADP, UKG. Advanced working knowledge in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and formulas) including Word and Outlook. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to collaborate and interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, employees and customers by email, phone, video conferences and in person. Ability to act independently with sound judgment and take initiative. Embodies high ethical standards and integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct. Self-motivated and require minimal supervision. Complies with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Consistent attendance is required. Ability to accept guidance and supervision from management. Ability to foster, develop, and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships. Physical/Mental Demands The ability to work with and maintain confidential information. The ability to perform under pressure and be flexible with disruptions throughout the workday. Repetitive and continual keyboard activity and interaction with display monitors is required. Overnight business travel by air and/or automobile may be required. We offer a competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including health, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; and retirement plans. Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Old Republic