Payroll Analyst

About the role

The Payroll Analyst, under the guidance of the Payroll Director, is responsible for the administration of the day-to-day payroll operations and accuracy of the payroll system that delivers payroll on a bi-weekly basis. The Payroll Analyst will act as backup for members of the payroll team, and be a resource to employees and perform related duties as required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Processes bi-weekly payroll.
• Understand the Dayforce payroll system as a Processor
• Provide support for ongoing payroll operational activities
• Provide payroll process expertise as a project team member on departmental and cross-functional initiatives
• Solve a variety of complex problems, conduct research, gather and compile information for reports and analyze results
• Regularly review current processes and procedures and make recommendations for improvements to SOP or systems to enhance performance and create efficiencies.
• Participate in developing and testing new and/or existing payroll processes and procedures when system and business requirements change
• Participate in various payroll audits as required by internal and external audit teams
• Research compliance issues, IRS laws and states laws, to provide recommendations for improved compliance on internal payroll and payroll tax processes
• Participate in payroll projects and opportunities as assigned
• Work closely with the Payroll Team to provide excellent customer service and be back up for payroll processing as needed
• Assist in resolving payroll related tax issues with Dayforce and the taxing agencies
• Assist with Tax Registrations.
• Performs other related duties or projects as assigned by the Payroll Director.

Job Specifications

• Experience with high volume, multi-state payroll environment
• Experience in coordinating long-term and short-term planning in a fast-changing environment
• Ability to work with all levels of management and deal effectively with team members
• Have superior organization skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with vendors, management, and team members
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Ability to lead and coach others

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 5-7 years of full cycle payroll processing experience
• Deep knowledge with Payroll Tax, Withholdings, Filings, and Correspondence across multiple States
• CPP/FPC Preferred
• Experience with Dayforce Payroll and Workday a plus

Supervisory/Responsibility

• This position does not supervise team members

Work Environment

This is an office position that has the potential to work from home one day a week.

Position Type

• This is a regular, full-time position with the understanding that a regular workweek may require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs.
• Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required for this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of the those performed in the job duties.
• The employee sits at a desk and uses a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Performing the role frequently uses close vision, speech, hearing, and dexterity to operate office equipment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.