Payroll Analyst I

Role Description

The Payroll Analyst I is responsible for producing accurate payroll entries for unionized employees represented by over 175 local CBAs (Collective Bargaining Agreements). This position requires the ability to combine and analyze large volumes of data and return accurate results in a timely manner. This position also maintains confidential data housed within internal and external payroll systems. The Payroll Analyst I supports all payroll tasks relevant to unionized employees.

• Review and interpret Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) ratifications and apply as needed resulting in timely and accurate employee payroll.
• Prepare and analyze union health & welfare, and pension contribution calculations and monthly reporting ensuring compliance with contracted deadlines.
• Maintain, analyze, and report accurate union dues deductions as instructed by local unions.
• Prepare and remit contributions for union 401K reporting on a weekly basis.
• Audits payroll cycle to maintain accuracy of various deductions and transactions including but not limited to:
  • Retro calculation
  • Union dues deductions
  • Department of Labor Regular Rate of Pay and FLSA OT premiums
  • Union benefit premiums
• Process special payments in compliance with collective bargaining agreements, including but not limited to vacation buy backs, boot allowances, safety, and other union bonuses.
• Collaborate closely with HR Management, Total Rewards, HRIS, Field Management, and other cross-functional payroll teams (tax, time, and attendance, etc.).
• Prepares payroll reports as requested.
• Responsible for knowledge transfer to other team members and supporting the team.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned including payroll system testing and configuration.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-state payroll processing.
• Basic knowledge of the regular rate of pay calculation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Experience with Microsoft Office products; Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years payroll, finance, or other relevant experience.
• Experience with processing payroll for large companies, 10K or more employees.
• Experience with multiple union payrolls.
• Experience with Workday or similar HCM system.
• Intermediate level of Excel with emphasis on pivot tables and v look up.
• Experience with payroll applications (e.g., ADP, Lawson, Ceridian, and Kronos).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).