Payroll Analyst

Job Description The Corporate Payroll Analyst will support the corporate payroll team during a major ERP implementation, helping to maintain accurate and timely payroll operations while the internal team focuses on transitioning from PeopleSoft to Fusion. This role does not own end-to-end payroll processing; instead, it serves as a key liaison between payroll delivery and the corporate payroll function, auditing and reviewing payroll-related data, resolving issues, and handling administrative payroll tasks. The analyst will play a critical role in ensuring that audits, reporting, employee support, and routine payroll activities continue smoothly throughout the implementation period. Corporate Payroll Analyst The Corporate Payroll Analyst will support the corporate payroll team during a major ERP implementation, helping to maintain accurate and timely payroll operations while the internal team focuses on transitioning from PeopleSoft to Fusion. This role does not own end-to-end payroll processing; instead, it serves as a key liaison between payroll delivery and the corporate payroll function, auditing and reviewing payroll-related data, resolving issues, and handling administrative payroll tasks. The analyst will play a critical role in ensuring that audits, reporting, employee support, and routine payroll activities continue smoothly throughout the implementation period. Responsibilities Support the corporate payroll team by performing payroll audits, generating reports, and completing follow-up tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance. Assist with processing and auditing payroll-related data after payroll delivery teams enter information into the system, ensuring data integrity before final processing. Review payroll data to identify discrepancies, errors, or potential issues and elevate or resolve them prior to final payroll processing. Enter and maintain garnishment information in PeopleSoft, ensuring records are accurate and up to date. Assist employees with paystub and W-2 access issues, including performing password deletion and reset processes where applicable. Support uncashed check tracking by monitoring outstanding checks, following up with employees, coordinating check reissue processes, and maintaining related documentation. Assist with lost check processes, including voiding checks in coordination with accounting partners and arranging for reissued payments. Review and respond to payroll team emails related to gross-up requests, bonus tax treatment, overpayments, and general payroll questions, providing clear and timely information. Run and review PeopleSoft reports to prepare for year-end payroll activities and identify report errors that require correction. Assist with Skylight/pay card processes, including preparing required materials and coordinating necessary steps for card issuance or maintenance. Update weekly payroll reports and #J-18808-Ljbffr