Analyst - Time & Attendance

ProAmpac; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac in Cincinnati seeks a Payroll & Timekeeping Analyst to support configuration, testing, and ongoing updates to timekeeping, accruals, and leave rules, ensuring payroll reflects current labor laws.

You will validate hours transferred to payroll, resolve inquiries from managers and staff, and run regular data audits. Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with UKG/Kronos is preferred; a Bachelor's degree in HR or IS is expected.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience supporting timekeeping or payroll operations, ideally in a corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cloud-based HCM or time-management platforms (UKG/Kronos) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with data validation and root-cause analysis on payroll issues.
• Ability to translate technical constraints for non-technical stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data extracts and operational analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Information Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, test, and refine timekeeping rules to reflect labor laws and internal policies.
• Ensure accurate transfer of hours from time capture to payroll and validate adjustments.
• Serve as primary contact for managers and employees on timekeeping issues.
• Perform regular data audits to identify discrepancies and maintain SOP documentation.
• Collaborate with HRIS and Payroll teams to diagnose system glitches and implement changes.
• Analyze recurring issues and drive process improvements for scalability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Data validation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UKG/Kronos

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

• System Configuration & Maintenance: Assist in the setup, testing, and ongoing refinement of timekeeping, accruals, and leave rules. You will ensure the system reflects current labor laws and internal policies.
• Payroll Continuity: Support the critical transition of data from time-capture to payroll processing, ensuring all hours and adjustments are validated for accurate pay results.
• Issue Resolution: Act as a primary point of contact for managers and employees, providing clear guidance on complex timekeeping and attendance inquiries.
• Data Integrity & Auditing: Perform regular audits to identify discrepancies. You will proactively resolve data gaps and maintain the documentation required for standard operating procedures.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Partner with HRIS and Payroll teams to diagnose system glitches, test upgrades, and implement regulatory changes.
• Process Improvement: Analyze recurring system or workflow issues and work with senior leadership to implement more efficient, scalable solutions.

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Professional Experience: 2–3 years of experience supporting timekeeping or payroll operations, ideally within a corporate or manufacturing environment.
• System Expertise: Practical experience with cloud-based HCM or time-management platforms (such as UKG/Kronos ) is highly preferred.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform data validation and root-cause analysis on complex payroll issues.
• Communication: Ability to translate technical system constraints into clear, actionable information for non-technical stakeholders.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data extracts and operational analysis.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Information Systems is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Confidentiality: A strict commitment to protecting sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Adaptability: The ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet firm deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Collaboration: A proven track record of working effectively across departments to resolve operational bottlenecks.

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Job Category: Human Resources

Full-Time