Payroll Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Act as a payroll expert for North America within the People Services team.

• Manage multiple payrolls for the US and Canada through an outsourced, fully managed payroll provider.

• Ensure payroll processing is accurate, timely, and adheres to regulations and company policies.

• Establish and nurture relationships with HR, Finance, and Plant administrators.

• Prepare and maintain precise payroll transaction records and transfer data to the third-party provider.

• Review provider payroll outputs and confirm data changes.

• Review and authorize payroll, disbursements, and garnishments.

• Analyze pre-payroll reports for discrepancies, errors, and anomalies.

• Confirm compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour regulations.

• Maintain and assess payroll process documentation.

• Promote continuous improvement with HR, finance, and Compensation & Benefits stakeholders.

• Facilitate audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors.

• Generate reports and summaries regarding earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.

• Assist Finance in reconciling payroll accounts and addressing General Ledger reporting inquiries.

• Address employee data requests within SLA timelines.

• Uphold confidentiality and comply with data protection laws.

• Enhance professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networks, and professional organizations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certificate OR FPC.

• Three to five years of relevant experience is required.

• Strong understanding of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes.

• Preferred experience with payroll processing using Workday.

• Experience with payroll processing through a third-party provider.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing demands while adhering to strict deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively across the organization and maintain productive working relationships.

• A strong advocate for identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

• Comfortable working remotely as part of a global team.

• Preferred experience with Workday HR System.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Ability to work at a desk and on a computer for extended periods.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverages.

• Paid time off package, including vacation, sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• 401K with company match.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Lifestyle Spending Account.

• Identity Theft protection.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Telemedicine services.

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).