Payroll Analyst II

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Develops, proposes and / or implements methods, processes or programs related to payroll, and advises managers and / or employees accordingly for (an) assigned organization(s).
We are seeking a Payroll Analyst with strong expertise in US payroll processes, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to think outside the box to optimize standard payroll tasks.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in full-cycle payroll processing, with a focus on managing outsourced payroll vendors.

You will play a crucial role in improving payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to continuous process improvements within the payroll function.

Key Responsibilities:

Full-Cycle Payroll Processing (US):


* Oversee the full-cycle payroll process for all US employees, including gathering timesheets, processing pay data, calculating earnings, deductions, and ensuring accurate and timely payroll disbursement.


* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including tax filings, tax deposits, and year-end reporting (W-2s).


* Handle complex payroll calculations for overtime, bonuses, commissions, and employee deductions while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Outsourced Payroll Vendor Management:


* Collaborate with and manage relationships with outsourced payroll vendors to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.


* Serve as the primary contact for vendor-related issues and work to troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies.


* Monitor and ensure vendors meet service-level agreements (SLAs) and contractual obligations, while recommending process optimizations to improve payroll efficiency.

Advanced Excel & Data Reporting:


* Use advanced Excel skills to generate complex reports, analyze payroll data, and automate payroll tasks to improve efficiency.


* Develop Excel-based tools to streamline payroll operations and track key payroll metrics.


* Analyze payroll trends and data to identify areas of improvement and provide insights to management.

Business Change & Process Improvement:


* Evaluate payroll processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions to streamline payroll operations and improve overall efficiency.


* Lead initiatives to improve payroll workflows, including the implementation of automation and process improvements.


* Collaborate with HR, IT, and Finance teams to implement changes in payroll systems, processes, and reporting mechanisms.


* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize payroll-related tasks and ...