Payroll Analyst

About the Job

Description 
The Payroll Associate at Our company is a crucial team member responsible for supporting various payroll projects and driving process improvements. This position requires significant cross-functional collaboration and offers the chance to work on diverse initiatives within the HR group.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support Payroll Projects: Assist in a variety of payroll projects and process enhancement initiatives. This includes working on both ongoing and new projects to improve the efficiency and accuracy of payroll operations. 
• Cross-Functional Initiatives: Participate in and support cross-functional projects within HR. Collaborate with various departments to integrate payroll processes seamlessly across the organization. 
• Special Projects Resource: Serve as a valuable resource for payroll special projects across HR groups. Provide expertise, support, and guidance on complex payroll issues, ensuring alignment with overall HR goals. 
• Data Analysis: Analyze and evaluate data for the conversion from ADP to Workday. Ensure data integrity, identify discrepancies, and provide actionable insights to facilitate a smooth transition. 
• Issue Escalation: Proactively address issues and risks by escalating them to the appropriate team members and management. Identify potential problems early and communicate them effectively to prevent disruptions. 
• Status Communication: Regularly update team members and management on project status and challenges. Prepare reports, updates, and presentations to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned.

Qualifications 

• Education: A BS in a related field is preferred.
• Experience: We welcome candidates with 0-3 years of experience supporting payroll implementations or conversions in the US. 
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial for effective collaboration and reporting. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills are important for building strong working relationships and fostering a collaborative environment. 
• Knowledge: Understanding of payroll and HR processes, policies, and procedures is necessary. Familiarity with relevant regulations and best practices is beneficial. 
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects is key. Being highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented is essential. 
• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks effectively, prioritize requests, adapt well to change, and work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Confidentiality: Must be able to handle confidential information and issues effectively and without breach of confidentiality. Maintaining the privacy and security of sensitive payroll data is critical. 
• Technical Knowledge: Payroll/human resource business knowledge, in-depth ADP and/or Workday knowledge, and system conversion or upgrade experience are essential for success in this role.

Benefits 
Our Company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Here are some of the key benefits you can expect: 

• Healthcare Insurance: We provide healthcare coverage for eligible employees and their dependents through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• Dental Insurance: We offer eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife.
• Vision Insurance: We provide vision insurance through VSP for eligible employees.
• 401(k) Plan: Our Retirement Plan offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins.
• Technical Certification Bonus: We award our employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. The
  bonus amount considers the cost of the test(s) for any certification related to the current position, achieved during employment.
  

We are committed to equal opportunity employment. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe in providing opportunities based on skills, experience, and potential, regardless of background or identity. Join become part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth.