Payroll Analyst

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations for U.S. and Canadian locations. You will administer timekeeping, prepare payroll files, validate data, and provide processing support across multiple payroll cycles.

The role requires 3+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ADP/Kronos and other ERP systems. Collaboration with HR and managers is essential to meet processing deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with payroll processing, timekeeping, pay calculations, and wage/hour requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required; 3+ years of payroll/timekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer timekeeping activities, including edits, adjustments, exception review, approvals, and time data validation.
• Partner with HR, managers, and supervisors to resolve timekeeping or payroll-related issues before processing deadlines.
• Prepare, validate, and load payroll files for bonuses, incentives, profit sharing, deferred compensation, adjustments, and other approved pay items.
• Support payroll cycles by completing inputs, audits, validations, corrections, and processing tasks.
• Monitor payroll inquiries and resolve or route pay issues as appropriate.
• Load garnishment documents into systems and follow up on employer actions.
• Provide backup support for recurring payroll tasks, off-cycle payments, retroactive adjustments, and other payroll activities.
• Follow payroll controls and maintain SOP documentation for assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ADP e-Time

Kronos

ADP

Workday

SAP HCM

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

The Payroll Analyst supports payroll operations through timekeeping administration, payroll file preparation, data validation, and general payroll processing support for U.S. and Canadian locations. Responsibilities may also include backup coverage, reconciliations, issue resolution, and other payroll activities based on business needs.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Administer timekeeping activities, including edits, adjustments, exception review, approvals, and time data validation.
• Partner with HR, managers, and supervisors to resolve timekeeping or payroll-related issues before processing deadlines.
• Prepare, validate, and load payroll files for bonuses, incentives, profit sharing, deferred compensation, adjustments, and other approved pay items.
• Support payroll cycles by completing assigned inputs, audits, validations, corrections, checklist items, and processing tasks.
• Monitor Payroll HELP case inquiries, research employee pay issues, and route or resolve items as appropriate.
• Load garnishment documents into ADP SmartCompliance and follow up on required employer action.
• Provide backup support for recurring payroll tasks, off-cycle payments, retroactive adjustments, and other payroll activities as assigned.
• Follow payroll controls and maintain SOP documentation for assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, analytical skills, and ability to meet recurring payroll deadlines.
• Working knowledge of payroll processing, timekeeping administration, pay calculations, and wage and hour requirements.
• Strong Excel skills, including formatting, validating, comparing, and auditing payroll data files.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with HR, managers, employees, and payroll partners.
• Experience with ADP e-Time, Kronos, ADP, Workday, SAP HCM, PeopleSoft, Oracle, or similar systems preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll, timekeeping, or payroll administration experience preferred; bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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