Senior Payroll Analyst & Administrator

Overview

This role involves collecting, compiling, and processing payroll data to ensure accurate and timely bi-weekly payrolls for the United States (15 locations) and Canada (two locations). You will help influence payroll system configuration through recommendations, testing, and validations, and provide detailed reporting to support business needs and payroll inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for the United States and Canada using the Ceridian Dayforce System
• Review and validate employee time-keeping inputs and downloaded information from electronic time-keeping systems at offsite locations for completeness and accuracy
• Work with local and state tax authorities on garnishments, including responding to inquiries and completing required paperwork
• Monitor and audit payroll data including Paid Time Off payout, disability pay, leave pay, incentive pay, court orders, garnishments, and other required deductions
• Submit 401(k) and FSA reporting to program administrator(s) upon payroll processing
• Partner with plant Human Resources People Business Partners to reconcile payroll discrepancies
• Create reports to support analysis of activities processed through the payroll system
• Reconcile pay reports to payroll data for each pay period(s)
• Prepare quarterly and year-end payroll reconciliations
• Support payroll output review and analysis by providing data and reports
• Review and resolve payment concerns from end users and leadership
• Complete special projects as assigned by management

Requirements

• Associate's Degree; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred; or related work experience
• English language proficiency

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5+ years of payroll administration experience for the United States and Canada
• Experience running payroll for companies with more than 1000 employees
• Strong computer proficiency, including Excel
• Experience with medium- to large-scale cloud payroll software solutions such as ADP, SAP, Ceridian, Workday, or similar
• 3+ years of experience running non-exempt and exempt payroll

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation typically ranges from $77,000-$86,000 annually
• Actual base pay will be based on factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity
• May include short- and long-term incentive compensation
• 401(k) with 6% company match, plus an automatic additional 3% employer contribution
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits beginning day one
• Employer-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness programs including EAP, paid parental leave, and fitness and weight-loss reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement, 11 paid company holidays, paid vacation and sick time

Location

• Remote (US)