Payroll Analyst

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) and RRSP programs with Company

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support U.S. and Canadian payroll operations, including timekeeping administration, file preparation, data validation, and processing support.

You will ensure accuracy, resolve issues, and maintain payroll controls across locations. Responsibilities include preparing payroll files for bonuses and other pay items, backing up routine tasks, and upholding SOPs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll, timekeeping, or payroll administration experience preferred; bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

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.

Skills

Timekeeping

Payroll processing

Excel

Data validation

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

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.

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

• 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.

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].