Payroll Analyst: Precision, Compliance & Impact

East Penn Manufacturing; Lyons (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group health insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee assistance program

Fitness Discounts

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join the Corporate Office Payroll Department in Lyon Station, PA. You will accurately process complex payroll, review timecards, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in a high-impact role.

Responsibilities include data verification, bonus processing, audits, and year-end tasks while maintaining strong teamwork across plants and support functions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Payroll function.
• Preferred working knowledge of Dayforce or another automated payroll system.
• Ability to analyze problems and strong critical thinking skills are essential.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail is critical.
• Dependable and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll related information with plant administrative staff, Medical and Personnel.
• Review and verify timecards, approvals, and payroll data, investigating and resolving discrepancies between EICS and WFM.
• Review payroll data to ensure compliance with company pay policies not automated in Dayforce.
• Prepare, validate, and manage payroll import processing for various bonuses and incentive payments to ensure accuracy.
• Manage manual payroll processes requiring calculation of earnings in accordance with company policies; create adjustments and process updates as needed.
• Audit payroll data prior to processing to identify and correct errors, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely employee payment.
• Respond promptly to pay-related inquiries from employees and support staff, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency and commitment to timely resolution.
• Enter and process payroll adjustments in WFM to resolve pay issues, including corrections originating from EICS.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Review and audit payroll data to ensure accurate tax treatment across jurisdictions and subsidiaries.
• Assist with quarter end and year end reconciliations, filings, and W 2 processing.
• Maintain and update payroll policies and workflow documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare and deliver financial and payroll data for audits and ad hoc requests.
• Participate in cross functional projects based on organizational priorities.
• Other duties and assignments as requested by management.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Dayforce experience

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting or business (preferred)

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

East Penn Manufacturing is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join the Corporate Office Payroll Department in Lyon Station, PA. You will accurately process complex payroll, review timecards, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in a high-impact role.

Responsibilities include data verification, bonus processing, audits, and year-end tasks while maintaining strong teamwork across plants and support functions.