Impactful Payroll Analyst: Compliance & Analytics

Duke Energy; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a highly analytical Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations for a large workforce. You will partner with HR, Finance, Tax, IT, and a payroll service provider to ensure accurate payroll execution and regulatory compliance.

The role may be filled at Payroll Analyst or Senior Payroll Analyst level depending on experience. Candidates should bring strong Excel skills and a proven track record in payroll processing and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or closely related field.
• Experience with payroll processing, payroll compliance requirements, payroll tax or closely related.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely payroll processing for multiple employee populations and pay cycles.
• Review payroll results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze payroll transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Provide payroll expertise for pay corrections, special payments, and complex employee scenarios.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 review, validation, and reporting.
• Support SOX controls and payroll compliance reviews through documentation, testing, and audit support.
• Research payroll tax issues and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audit requests.
• Collaborate with Duke Energy's payroll vendor and service partners to ensure accurate and timely payroll execution.
• Monitor service delivery and assist in resolving escalated payroll issues.
• Participate in regular operational reviews and process improvement discussions with vendor partners.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports for management, finance, and regulatory purposes.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, exceptions, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Utilize Workday and Microsoft Excel to support payroll reporting and decision making.
• Develop recommendations based on data-driven insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and employee experience.
• Participate in system implementations, enhancements, and testing activities.
• Assist in documenting payroll procedures and maintaining process documentation.
• Support strategic payroll initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workday

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a highly analytical Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations for a large workforce. You will partner with HR, Finance, Tax, IT, and a payroll service provider to ensure accurate payroll execution and regulatory compliance.

The role may be filled at Payroll Analyst or Senior Payroll Analyst level depending on experience. Candidates should bring strong Excel skills and a proven track record in payroll processing and compliance.