Job Description
Payroll Analyst
Reports To: Payroll Operations Manager
4 days onsite - White Plains, NY
$70,000-90,000
Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Analyst. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in payroll processing and excel in utilizing advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and macros. This role involves managing payroll data, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll Processing: Manage and execute payroll tasks, ensuring timely and accurate processing for various payroll cycles.
- Data Analysis: Utilize advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and macros, to analyze and manipulate payroll data.
- Payroll Reconciliation: Review and reconcile payroll data, addressing any discrepancies and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Reporting: Prepare and generate detailed payroll reports and summaries using Excel, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.
- System Management: Work with payroll systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Implement improvements and updates as needed.
- Issue Resolution: Address and resolve payroll-related issues and employee inquiries, providing clear and accurate information.
- Process Improvement: Identify and suggest efficiencies in payroll processes to enhance accuracy and streamline operations.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records and documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing and analysis.
- Excel Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong experience in VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and macros. Additional Excel skills are a plus.
- Knowledge: Understanding of payroll practices, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Workday experience is a plus!
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply, referencing ID#/JN – 072025-286108. Please note that our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation for this role.
The listed salary range serves as a guide and the salary offered within that range to the candidate selected will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.