Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

As a Payroll Analyst your goal is to execute the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll cycles while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You'll also analyze payroll data integrity through regular audits and reconcile complex discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy. Finally, you'll recommend and implement process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and system workflows.

You will do this by:

• Executing end-to-end processing of weekly payrolls to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Analyzing payroll and timekeeping reports to identify trends, risks, or discrepancies in data integrity.
• Conducting regular internal payroll audits to ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and internal procedures.
• Monitoring the accuracy of complex benefit deductions, employer contributions, and garnishment processing.
• Reconciling payroll-related General Ledger (GL) accounts and resolves financial discrepancies.
• Preparing and distributing payroll metrics and tax reporting to help management assess operational performance.
• Coordinating year-end payroll activities, including the balancing and filing of W-2 forms and annual tax adjustments.
• Investigating and resolving escalated payroll inquiries and account discrepancies promptly to ensure financial accuracy and deliver high-quality customer service to employees and management.
• Recommending and participating in payroll-related process improvement initiatives while providing training and functional guidance to staff on updated system applications and regulations.

You are the kind of person who is/has:

• Committed to compliance and data integrity
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
• An effective communicator and collaborator

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or related field OR equivalent education and experience
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive experience in payroll processing, including experience with multi-state payrolls, garnishments, and tax reporting
• Thorough knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, tax withholding laws, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as Kronos, UKG/Ultipro, SAP, or similar platforms
• Strong interpersonal and people-oriented skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees and management
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to devise new approaches for automating payroll processes
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex payroll concepts to non-financial personnel
• Ability to adapt to changing payroll laws, regulations, and business needs
• Experience providing training, guidance, or support to team members
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Billy Goat, and Branco brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents. Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.