HRIS/Payroll System Analyst

Overview

The HRIS/Payroll System Analyst Supports HRIS, time management system, data analysis, payroll tax compliance, payroll year end audits/ processes, GL related entries/reconciliations and a variety of payroll re-engineering special projects. Performs all core payroll processing and audit functions.

Position requires project management experience with a focus on data analysis, system implementations and customizations as well as user acceptance testing and working with multiple systems that integrate with the ADP Enterprise V6 platform.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Prepare and review new hires, termination, leave of absences, Ultimate Reward processes and other payroll inputs each pay cycle.
• Supports and audits employee benefit data changes.
• Prepare and load external batches to ADP Enterprise for payroll processing including ADP Workforce Manager as well as bonus and commission payments and mass salary increases.
• Perform and assume responsibilities for all payroll audits/batch reconciliations each pay cycle before final submission.
• Prepare net to gross payroll updates for relocation payments, rotational employee payments and incentive trips and gift cards. 
• Configure and maintain ADP (Enterprise, Workforce Manager systems) to meet business requirements.
• Coordinates with ADP to set up new earnings, deductions, state and local code jurisdictions on the mainframe.
• Maintain and execute ADP GL Web processes.
• Oversee ADP outsourced payroll tax processes; ensure tax payments/returns are filed timely.  Follow up on all tax tracers and interface with the Tax Department to ensure compliance.
• Manage all payroll year end processes/audits as necessary, working closely with the Benefits team to coordinate year end employee tax documents

• Project Implementation/System Upgrades/Testing: Manages new system implementations, system upgrades, payroll interfaces or system conversions as they occur, taking a lead role.
• Facilitates, documents and works in tandem with Sharp and ADP resources to define, plan and satisfy Project tasks/milestones. Provide data analysis, system design and implement and satisfy user acceptance testing on new projects, custom modifications, system conversions/acquisitions/upgrades.
• Coordination with all stakeholders involved in the project.
• Ensures seamless data integration points between ADP and third-party systems.
• Acts as point person for troubleshooting to open ADP service requests and escalate resolution of system functionality issues.
• Review project activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and JSOX requirements.

• Reporting: Download, prepare and review various payroll reports after completion of payroll.
• Create and maintain custom reports and complex data exports for HR and Finance teams
• Create standard and ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries; provide information and resolve payroll problems; escalate complex or sensitive problems to Manager for resolution.
• Participate in payroll audits and supply supporting data and reports as required.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of multi-state payroll experience, report writing and data analysis with ADP applications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP Enterprise, Workforce Manager, ADPR Reporting Tool).
• Ability to meet deadlines with no wiggle room.
• Knowledge of multi-state withholding compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of Payroll GL related processes.
• Advanced knowledge of office software, preferably MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access) is essential.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-orientation, strong analytical skills and self-motivation are essential.
• Ability to prioritize and complete work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Employee Perks 

• Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision).
• 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools.
• Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support.  Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance)
• Rewarding and holistic wellness program.
• Training, professional development, and mentorship
• Full suite of voluntary insurance benefits for financial planning (auto, home, ID protection and legal)
• Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.