Payroll and Benefits Analyst

Looking for a Payroll and Benefits Analyst for an automotive supplier. This role is responsible for analyzing payroll and benefits data, resolving discrepancies, identifying trends and developing actionable recommendations to improve payroll processes, while ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit payroll data to ensure accuracy, balance payroll accounts and manage tax filings.

• Generate reports on payroll expenditures, taxes, and benefits for management or audits.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and company policies

• Perform data reconciliations between payroll and other systems, investigating and resolving any discrepancies

• Maintain payroll records and support audits

• Generate reports on labor costs, overtime, and workforce metrics

• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, gather data requirements and streamline data flows.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

• 2–5 years of of experience as a payroll analyst or similar role (manufacturing environment preferred)

• Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, or other data manipulation software.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data in a clear and meaningful way.

• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws and compliance requirements.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage confidential information