Job Description
The Analyst, Payroll drives process improvements and works collaboratively with other members of the HR Ops team and support groups to ensure the timelines, efficiency and accuracy of payroll processing and associated deliverables. The scope of responsibilities includes payroll processing for all US and foreign locations including a unionized work environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees in accordance with Company policy, union contracts and federal/state regulations as well as customer service standards;
Drive the continuous improvement of payroll processes with a push towards automation including system changes and enhancements
Develop a recurring payroll metrics dashboard for Leaders to track and measure the efficiency of payroll processes
Produce quarterly and year-end payroll and labor expense reporting
Serve as an escalation point for incoming questions and requests and support Payroll Administrator and Coordinator in responding to inquiries
Maintain the confidentiality, accuracy and security of payroll and time & attendance data and adhere to documented payroll process and key internal controls over financial reporting (including compliance with SOX)
Deliver manager and employee training throughout the Company with regards to payroll and time and attendance procedures and systems
Work closely with the Airport Operations – Employee Support, Treasury, Accounting and Crew Payroll
Create and maintain documentation of payroll team procedures and policies
Collaborate with the HR Ops to ensure effective integration of time & attendance data and the HRIS systems with payroll systems and processes
Train new employees and act as mentor to the team
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 5 years’ experience working in Payroll or Finance, or IT
1+ years Analytical functional experience
Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax reporting requirements
Experience with vendor management
Ability to manage confidential information
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Experience with time and attendance systems
Strong analytical abilities, including the ability to troubleshoot problems, recognize areas for process improvements and identify and communicate trends
Ability to prioritize, manage time and resources effectively, adapt to rapidly changing priorities and meet required deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong proficiency in Word and Excel
Union contract experience
Experience with Ultipro
