Global Payroll Analyst – Multi-State & UK (Bonus)

Gm Performance Power Units

Basildon

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan including company match

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Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Payroll Analyst to own end-to-end payroll processing for US and UK employees. You will partner with Human Resources to ensure compliant payroll operations, maintain system configurations in Dayforce HCM, and drive accuracy through audits and reporting.

The role requires multi-state payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented approach to resolving discrepancies and inquiries.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field.
3+ years of payroll experience in a fast-paced environment.
3+ years of payroll processing experience in handling multi-state payroll and compliance reporting.
3+ years experience supporting US payroll operations and payroll compliance requirements.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Dayforce HCM and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience performing payroll audits, reconciliations, and payroll compliance reviews.
Experience supporting hourly non-exempt workforce timekeeping administration.
Proven ability to develop, analyze, reconcile, and present payroll and workforce data to support compliance, financial reporting, and business decision-making.
Strong knowledge of payroll compliance regulations.
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Human Resources, Finance, and leadership.

Responsibilities

Administer bi-weekly, monthly, and off cycle payrolls for salaried and hourly employees across GMPPU (US & UK).
Coordinate with Human Resources for payroll deadlines, auditing, retroactive adjustments, and off-cycle payments.
Maintain relationships with payroll vendors and ensure accurate payroll reporting.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Support payroll system configuration updates in Dayforce HCM (or applicable platform).
Adhere to auditing procedures and practices to ensure accuracy for each payroll cycle.
Enter and validate payroll and benefit information into related systems and follow SOPs.
Owns hourly non-exempt timekeeping administration, reviewing time entry exceptions, and escalating unresolved issues.
Audits employee time records to ensure accurate reporting of hours worked and compliance with payroll policies and regulatory requirements.
Validates employee time-off entries and manager approvals to support accurate payroll processing and leave administration.
Creates and maintains timekeeping procedures, best practice guides, and training materials for employees, managers, and payroll team members.
Partners with Human Resources and leadership to support compensation and incentive programs through bonus modeling, forecasting, validation, and payroll execution.
Supports administration and maintenance of compensation processes and compensation modules while ensuring data accuracy and operational effectiveness.
Processes bonus payouts and compensation-related payroll transactions in accordance with company policies and payroll regulations.
Develops, maintains, and analyzes payroll audit reports supporting benefits administration, compliance requirements, financial reporting, and business operations.