Global Payroll Analyst | Compliance, Systems & Analytics

Gentex Corporation; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to support and optimize payroll operations across domestic and international locations. Onsite in Holland, MI, the role ensures accurate processing, regulatory compliance, system administration, reporting, and process improvement.

The position partners with HR, Accounting, Tax, Benefits, Finance, and external providers to deliver timely payroll across multiple entities, with a focus on accuracy, controls, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage and hour compliance.
• Experience with Workday Payroll, ADP, UKG, Ceridian, or similar systems.
• Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and complex formulas.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, audits, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll operations across multiple legal entities and countries, reviewing payroll registers and variance analysis before payroll release.
• Validate earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, bonuses, equity compensation, and fringe benefit reporting.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2s, T-4s, ROEs, tax reconciliations, and regulatory filings.
• Perform complex payroll calculations (expatriate assignments, relocation reimbursements, stock compensation).
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and maintain SOX-compliant payroll controls and documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration; or equivalent

Tools

Workday Payroll

ADP

UKG

Ceridian

Job description

Gentex Corporation is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to support and optimize payroll operations across domestic and international locations. Onsite in Holland, MI, the role ensures accurate processing, regulatory compliance, system administration, reporting, and process improvement.

The position partners with HR, Accounting, Tax, Benefits, Finance, and external providers to deliver timely payroll across multiple entities, with a focus on accuracy, controls, and continuous improvement.