Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

Location: Remote (must be located within commuting distance to Irving, TX or Ft. Myers, FL)

Duration: 6+ months

Pay Rate: $45/hr

Responsibilities:

• Monitor/audit payroll procedures and system for Americas countries.
• Help review regular payroll input for ongoing accuracy and compliance.
• Use data and analysis to monitor and improve payroll procedures and systems.
• Manage projects that improve processes and/or systems.
• Perform/provide reporting and detailed analysis for detection of compliance/audit issues and other financial analysis to ensure payroll services are operating in an optimal manner
• Understanding of multiple complex systems including payroll processing systems, payroll tax systems, Workday and Oracle (HR, Timecards, accounting, and ledgers)
• Drive process improvements via automation and elimination using metrics
• Use data and analysis to monitor and improve payroll procedures and systems
• Identify and implement process standardization
• Understanding of multiple internal areas including HR, Legal, Treasury and Tax processes, and company initiatives to investigate and resolve issues raised or identified
• Resolve and respond to problems or inquiries made from associates regarding payroll services
• Work in close alignment with internal audit to investigate fraud and policy noncompliance
• Serve as backup for a variety of duties/functions in Payroll Services
• Train and guide new hires in both data entry processes and improvement mindset.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, Accounting or Finance or CPP designation past or current
• 5+ years payroll/business experience
• Ability to understand and articulate payroll policies and procedures
• Strong Microsoft Excel and payroll system skills
• Work collaboratively with all Payroll team members to create accurate and efficient processes
• Excellent ability to understand payroll processes, system capabilities, and tax management
• Exceptional analytic skills
• Strong ability to work with large quantities of detailed data from multiple sources
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills & effective listening skills
• Strong initiative and willingness to take on projects in proactive manner
• Flexibility
• Excellent organization & time management skills
• Strong ability to manage constantly shifting priorities and requirements