Payroll Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop, assess, and recommend audits as well as initiatives for optimizing daily payroll functions.

• Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to the payroll team regarding process modifications.

• Address payroll inquiries from the field while ensuring all deadlines are met.

• Investigate company policies and tools to deliver accurate and timely responses.

• Support bi-weekly payroll processing and assist with special projects.

• Uphold the confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Conduct internal audits across Payroll, HR-OPS, and Benefits departments.

• Collaborate with vendors to guarantee that requested tasks are carried out accurately and promptly.

• Analyze and address complex payroll issues, authorizing policy exceptions within established limits.

• Formulate procedures and policies for payroll operations while coordinating approved system modifications.

• Revise relevant policy and procedure manuals.

• Execute root-cause analysis and spearhead process enhancement initiatives.

• Offer guidance to colleagues and management on intricate Payroll, Benefits, and HR matters.

• Research and interpret complex technical data.

• Appropriately escalate issues and achieve objectives with minimal oversight.

• Foster trusted relationships with counterparts and key stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in processing payroll for multiple entities with over 5,000 employees.

• Alternatively, a combination of relevant experience in Benefits or HRIS and Payroll, totaling at least 5 years, with an employee population exceeding 5,000, may be considered.

• Proficient understanding of payroll principles, practices, regulations, and procedures, including tax, garnishment, and compliance.

• Experience in delivering customer service to both internal and external clients.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.

• Previous experience working with external vendors.

• Effective time management skills, including prioritization, organization, attention to detail, and meeting multiple deadlines.

• Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Proven experience in independently developing strategies to achieve goals and recognizing when escalation is needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.

• Paid Time Off.

• Bonding Time Off.

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match.

• HSA Company Match.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• myFlexPay.

• Family Support.

• Mental Health Services.

• Company Paid Life Insurance.

• Award/Recognition Programs.