Senior Payroll Analyst

Payroll Job Descriptions

Name: Senior Payroll Analyst
Department: Finance
Reports to: Payroll Manager

Responsibilities

• Process Payroll for CR, US and CAN Payroll
• Process new hires, leaves of absence, terminations, and maintain payroll changes and deductions. 
• Process salary increases and, if applicable, retroactive payments. 
• Review and import third-party information for semi-monthly payroll processing. 
• Process child support, wage assignments, and garnishments. 
• Audit payroll register and other ADP reports. 
• Prepare and provide payroll-related reports to HR, FP&A, GL, and Accounting and Finance groups. 
• Perform peer audits, fill out checklists and other duties as assigned to ensure quality.
• Generate payroll reports using ADP Reporting as needed. 
• Coordinate and plan year-end W-2 processing. 
• Support Worker’s Compensation, 401(k), and FSA audits. 
• Provide information to employees on payroll matters, tax issues, and benefits deductions. 
• Interface with ADP, government agencies, and other vendors to resolve issues. 
• Ensure SOX compliance regarding payroll processes. 
• Maintain files and documentations by company policy.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Meet and create new KPI /SLA metrics
• Review and analyze the ADP day-to-day process, identifying improvement initiatives to obtain/apply best practices.
• Effective working relationships with both internal departments and vendors and understanding the urgency and impact on both vendors and the corporation.
• Interact with ADP, auditors, accountants, and management as needed to provide information about the department and specific WindRiver requests.

Technical Skills

• At least 3 years of Payroll experience is required in USA and CAN, preferably with Workforce Now Payroll and ADP Reporting.
• Experience with CR payroll (outsourcing). 
• BS or equivalent in Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Advanced English level (spoken and written).
• Intermediate – advanced excel skills
• ADP experience, Comprehensive services experience is a plus.

Competencies

• 3-5+ years of general payroll processing experience in other countries is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of customer service. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines. 
• Must be a team player and able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. 
• Excellent attention to detail and quality of data entry.
• Customer service and quality oriented.
• Ability to self-manage daily workload and maintain the focus of individual and team goals.
• Experience working on cross functional and overseas teams.