Specialist/Analyst, Payroll Operations

Specialist/Analyst, Payroll Operations

One of Airetel Staffing's valued clients is looking for a Specialist/Analyst, Payroll Operations located in Tempe, Az.

This job is a member of the Payroll Operations team within the Finance Division.

Responsible for timely and accurate processing of assigned employee payroll checks including collection, review, input, edit, output and verification of payroll data.

What you'll do:

Processes payroll data accurately by the required deadline

Consistently applies company policy and government regulations to all processing

Maintains the security and confidentiality of all payroll related information

Reviews audit reports for accuracy and requests corrections as necessary

Researches team member inquiries and provides solutions as required in a timely manner

Knowledgeable of labor agreements and applicable processing requirements to specific workforce groups, such as unions

Organizes and maintains records utilizing special processing that reduces the occurrences of incorrect payments to employees

Adheres to existing SOX processing maps and requirements

Assists in special projects, system testing, and other duties as assigned

Documents and updates procedures

Analyzes business processes, making changes as necessary to increase efficiencies, adhering to existing SOX processing maps and requirements

Analyzes large amounts of data using Microsoft tools such as Excel/Macros

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent or equivalent training/experience

3 years of working in a high volume, multi-state payroll department and/or payroll, accounting or human resource experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience:

Experience with payroll systems (SAP preferred)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience/training

Skills, Licenses & Certifications:

Above average customer experience and organizational skills

Ability to work as a team player in a high stress environment

Use of analytical skills to identify and address potential issues

Ability to explain and interpret complex payroll information to employees at all levels of the organization

Skilled in Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Excel, Word)