Payroll Analyst

Position Overview

The Payroll Analyst will report directly to the Manager of Payroll Control, with oversight from the Senior Payroll & Tax Control Specialist. This role supports the Payroll team and systems, handling employee data changes, timesheet control, payroll reporting, and employee inquiries.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Support (Approx. 90%)

• Process routine payroll changes (banking, W-4, payments/deductions)
• Monitor payroll bank account for ACH returns and handle reissuance of funds via wire or payroll
• Reset passwords and troubleshoot access issues for electronic pay statements and W-2s
• Maintain documentation of payroll procedures
• Respond to and track employee payroll inquiries
• Ensure timely and accurate entry/verification of assigned Kronos non-exempt timesheets
• Upload and verify non-Kronos time files for payroll
• Assist in biweekly payroll close and review
• Provide backup for post-payroll processing and Accounts Payable wire/check documentation
• Maintain unemployment HR contact lists; provide backup for Unemployment Compensation process
• Handle legal/subpoena pay statement/W-2 copy requests
• Process wire transfers for missing payments or terminations; maintain tracking logs
• Organize payroll file room; archive as needed
• Manage daily mail and employee repayment receipts
• Maintain vendor and site contact lists
• Cross-train for support in other payroll functions
• Opportunity to take on more complex payroll responsibilities based on skill set

Other Support (Approx. 10%)

• Complete Experian Verify employment verifications
• Support with year-end meeting documentation and checklists
• Schedule interdepartmental meetings
• Assist with special projects (including M&A activity)

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 4 years of experience in Payroll, HR, or corporate admin roles
• Knowledge of Payroll/HR processes required
• SAP HRMS experience highly preferred
• Multi-state payroll processing experience preferred
• Strong data entry skills and computer literacy
• Quick learner with ability to adapt to new systems and processes