What are the responsibilities and job description for the US Payroll Analyst position at JS Consulting?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : US Payroll Analyst w / Workday
Location : Hybrid Role (3x Days Onsite / week) in Chicago, IL, 60691
Duration : 6 Months Contract to Hire.
Interview process : Phone followed by Video Interview.
Note : - This is a W2 role only.
Candidate must be local and have an up-to-date LinkedIn Profile.
Job Description : -
Contractor will be part of a team of 7 and will assist with day-to-day payroll production and the completion of timely, accurate, and compliant payrolls. Contractor will assist with researching and resolving complex / sensitive payroll, employment tax, ACH, and reporting related issues. Contractor will also assist the team with improving / maintaining payroll processes, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations.
Responsibilities :
- Performs daily payroll activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll production of assigned payrolls including quarterly and year-end activities.
- Reviews payroll adjustment requests to ensure proper authorization and compliance with payroll policies, federal, state, and local tax regulations. Advises management of appropriate corrective action when an error occurs.
- Responds to payroll inquiries to explain pay, adjustments to pay, and impact of policies, tax law and related changes.
- Acquires knowledge of other team members' payroll activities and performs back up support as needed.
- Analyzes existing policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws and regulations. Recommends and implements modifications of existing payroll processes to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Works with vendors and / or reviews payroll systems or applications to ensure changes submitted are correctly reflected on the payroll. May be responsible for system / application testing (e.g. WD new releases) where applicable, and may participate in other payroll and process improvements projects.
- Conducts a second review on the works of others and train other team members
- Researches and monitors regulatory and legislative changes to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
- Participates in payroll meetings, as necessary.
Qualifications / Experience / Skills :
