Payroll Analyst - (remote worker opening)

Vodafone; Fort Walton Beach (FL); Remote; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage payroll data entry and validation. This role encompasses collecting and processing various payroll-related files, ensuring accuracy in calculations, and interacting with multiple departments. Candidates should possess a degree and relevant payroll experience, with strong attention to detail being essential.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Legal plan

Qualifications

• 1 year relevant payroll experience with Bachelor's; or 2 years with Associate's; or 4 years with High School Diploma.
• Familiarity with payroll functions and enterprise-wide payroll software required.
• Strong numerical skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and validation of payroll for employees.
• Calculate and enter supplemental earnings and deductions.
• Review and validate payroll prior to disbursement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process skills

Systems skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associates Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

PeopleSoft Payroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description
The Payroll Analyst reports into the Finance Shared Services (FSS) Payroll Director. The position is responsible for payroll data entry and validation tasks. The position will collect and process labor, travel, and enterprise files, load all information into PeopleSoft Payroll, and validate gross to net payroll calculations are accurate and error free. The role will perform entry of supplemental earnings and deductions into web-based payroll data entry tools (e.g. Web Payroll Interface), following set payroll input processes to ensure entries are approved and appropriate. The position is responsible for following policies and procedures that ensure the creation of payroll information is accurate and complete. The position will interface with various groups within the FSS including Time Collection, Travel and Expense, and Payroll Processing.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs day-to-day activities related to the data entry and validation of payroll for employees in BAE Systems, Inc.
• Executes processes via an automated scheduler which loads on-cycle payroll information including labor (time collection), travel and expense, and other enterprise files.
• Calculates and enters supplemental earnings transactions (e.g. military differentials, PTO sell, etc.) and deductions (e.g. employee repayments) to ensure complete and accurate gross to net payroll can be developed.
• Supports any incoming requests to perform any off-cycle payroll processing, as required.
• Reviews and validates payroll prior to any payroll run or disbursement, to ensure payroll is complete and accurate across the organization. Troubleshoots issues in conjunction with Payroll Processing team.
• Assist with Payroll Testing during implementation projects.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree with 1 year relevant payroll experience; or 2 years payroll related experience with an Associates Degree OR a minimum of 4 years direct payroll related experience with a High School Diploma
• Familiarity with payroll functions and processes
• Familiarity enterprise-wide payroll software
• Experience with Microsoft Office required
• Strong process and systems skills
• Proficiency with numbers and strong attention to detail

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 2+ years experience highly preferred
• Able to articulate complex subject matter effectively
• Able to anticipate problems and respond accordingly
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft Payroll
• Familiarity with federal and state wage and tax laws
• Payroll certifications (including FPC or CPP) preferred
• Experience interfacing with customers
• Excellent entrepreneurial skills and ability to work independently

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $44362 - $70979

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.