Sr. Analyst, Payroll

Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for coordinating payroll, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll with vendor for employees on a regular schedule
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Maintain payroll records and documentation
• Handle payroll inquiries and resolve any discrepancies or issues
• Prepare and submit payroll reports to management
• Stay up-to-date on payroll best practices and regulatory requirements
• Assist with payroll-related projects and process improvements
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Be the point of contact and escalation person with our Payroll vendor
• Manage the company payroll inbox and respond to requests, questions and any other issues within a timely manner
• Complete / coordinate garnishment orders with payroll vendor
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 6-8 years of work experience including multi state payroll Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (preferred)
• Proven experience managing payroll systems with technical expertise (ie knowledge of taxation rules, wage codes, etc.)
• Experience handling payroll for salaried and hourly employees
• High attention to detail and ability to operate with autonomy in fast paced environment
• Strong understanding of payroll principles, practices, and regulations
• Proficiency in payroll software (we utilize SAP and a software called Employee Central / Employee Central Payroll) and MS Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Experience processing equity awards (such as RSUs, stock options, etc.)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of labor laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally
• Proven track record of problem solving
• Motivated and driven to grow within the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and / or position oneself, communicate, operate and / or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls.

The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 20 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.