Payroll Analyst

Gorbel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorbel is seeking a Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate, timely payroll across US and Canada, manage tax reporting, and support audits. You will serve as a Workday payroll expert, handle benefits, leave, and retirement contributions, and collaborate with Finance and HR to continuously improve processes in a compliant environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in payroll, strong regulatory knowledge, and proficiency with Workday and ADP Smart Compliance, plus Office 365 skills.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business.
• 5+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, benefits administration and compliance.
• Experience with Workday payroll and ADP Smart Compliance preferred.
• Proficient in O365 suite including Excel, Word, Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience working with ERP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for US employees across three companies in Workday.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for Canadian employees in ADP Teams Pay Canada.
• Responsible for payroll invoices and all tax reporting in ADP Smart Compliance.
• Manage payroll taxes, garnishments, quarterly and year end reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Serve as the Workday payroll subject matter expert, maintaining payroll configurations tax settings and integrations.
• Ensure accurate processing of benefits, leave of absences, disability payments and retirement contributions.
• Prepare payroll reports, perform reconciliations, and support audits.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR and external partners to continuous improve payroll processes and maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Accounting or Business degree

Tools

Workday payroll

ADP Smart Compliance

Excel

SharePoint

ERP

Job description

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

Job Description:

At Gorbel, payroll is more than processing paychecks. It's about ensuring employees are paid accurately, benefits are administered seamlessly, and compliance is maintained across a growing organization. We're looking for a payroll analyst who thrives on accuracy, enjoys solving complex challenges, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for US employees across three companies in Workday.

• Process bi-weekly payroll for Canadian employees in ADP Teams Pay Canada.

• Responsible for payroll invoices and all tax reporting in ADP Smart Compliance.

• Manage payroll taxes, garnishments, quarterly and year end reporting, and compliance requirements.

• Serve as the Workday payroll subject matter expert, maintaining payroll configurations tax settings and integrations.

• Ensure accurate processing of benefits, leave of absences, disability payments and retirement contributions.

• Prepare payroll reports, perform reconciliations, and support audits.

• Collaborate with Finance, HR and external partners to continuous improve payroll processes and maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business

• 5+ years of experience in payroll processing

• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, benefits administration and compliance.

• Experience with Workday payroll and ADP Smart Compliance preferred.

• Proficient in O365 suite of products including Excel, Word, Teams and SharePoint.

• Experience working with ERP preferred.

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
• Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time
• Primary work environment is professional corporate office

Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Min. $62,353 to Max $88,430