Payroll Analyst - General Office

Ultipro; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking a Payroll Analyst to review payroll data for accuracy and efficiency, ensuring on-time payments and compliant deductions. The role requires managing timesheets, tax paperwork, and benefits while auditing processes and responding to employee inquiries.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll software experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll Analyst, Payroll Coordinator or similar role.
• Knowledge of state and federal payroll and tax regulations.
• Hands-on experience with payroll software.
• Familiarity using Excel and spreadsheets.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• The ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review timesheets and attendance records and correct inaccuracies
• Prepare and submit all necessary paperwork for tax deductions, benefits and garnishments
• Analyze compensation-related data including wages and bonuses
• Oversee payroll transactions
• Conduct regular audits on payroll procedures and records
• Process benefit costs, like insurance fees and sick leaves
• Design, document and implement procedures to streamline payroll processes
• Manage payment calendars for the fiscal year
• Report to management on payroll issues and changes
• Answer employees' questions about salaries and tax
• Stay up-to-date on state and federal payroll and tax laws
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions will be processed accurately and timely
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested

Skills

Payroll regulations knowledge

Analytical skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BS in HR, Accounting or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Analyst responsibilities include reviewing payroll data and documents for inefficiencies and errors, checking whether all amounts are accurate based on hours worked and ensuring payments are made on time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review timesheets and attendance records and correct inaccuracies
• Prepare and submit all necessary paperwork for tax deductions, benefits and garnishments
• Analyze compensation-related data including wages and bonuses
• Oversee payroll transactions
• Conduct regular audits on payroll procedures and records
• Process benefit costs, like insurance fees and sick leaves
• Design, document and implement procedures to streamline payroll processes
• Manage payment calendars for the fiscal year
• Report to management on payroll issues and changes
• Answer employees' questions about salaries and tax
• Stay up-to-date on state and federal payroll and tax laws
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions will be processed accurately and timely
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll Analyst, Payroll Coordinator or similar role
• Knowledge of state and federal payroll and tax regulations
• Hands-on experience with payroll software
• Familiarity using Excel and spreadsheets
• Excellent analytical skills
• The ability to work under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Human Resources Management, Accounting or relevant field

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

"This role requires regular, ongoing in-office presence. Employees are expected to work onsite, which includes non-company locations where we conduct business, the majority of the time to support collaboration, productivity, and business operations according to the schedule set by supervisors and/or branch management."

This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment. It provides a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position but does not (and cannot practically) represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change or be assigned at any time based on business needs, and the company reserves the right to modify this description accordingly.

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