Payroll Operational Support Anayst - Global Industrial

Genuine Parts Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company seeks an Operational Support Analyst to manage payroll processing for the Industrial Parts team and resolve complex payroll issues. You will run payroll calculations, complete retroactive pay, and support internal and external audits.

You will coordinate team training, maintain SOPs, and safeguard payroll information while delivering excellent service. Experience with Workday and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience required.
• Experience with Workday or a comparable payroll system preferred.
• FPC or CPP designation preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll through Workday and ensure accurate calculations.
• Audit, review, and balance multiple payroll cycles (weekly to monthly).
• Handle retroactive payments and audit variances.
• Support payroll training and onboarding of new hires.
• Maintain confidentiality and respond to employee inquiries promptly.
• Prepare manual checks and reconcile bank deposits and ACH activity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SUMMARY:

As an Operational Support Analyst, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll and the resolution of complex payroll issues impacting Industrial Parts team members. This position is responsible for running payroll calculations, completing retroactive pay calculations, and reviewing and approving documentation required for internal and external audits. This role will also coordinate team training and provide support to the Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and generate payroll through Workday.
• Audit, review, and reconcile weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly payrolls.
• Import and balance timekeeping and bonus files.
• Complete retroactive payments and audit resulting variances.
• Review supporting documentation and backup for weekly audit reports distributed to Payroll Specialists.
• Assist with the training and development of payroll team members and new hires, both virtually and in person.
• Document and maintain best practices, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), and implement new payroll procedures as needed.
• Maintain a high level of customer service through the timely resolution of escalated payroll issues.
• Research and resolve complex payroll-related matters.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll-related information.
• Support the Payroll Manager with off-cycle payments, escalations, and internal and external audits.
• Prepare manual checks as required, balance bank deposits, and reconcile ACH debits and credits.
• Respond promptly and effectively to inquiries from employees, field customers, business partners, and third-party vendors through phone, email, and the ServiceNow Case Management System.
• Research and reconcile third-party benefit provider activity with payroll withholdings, including Wellbeing benefits, Newport deferrals, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), 401(k) plans, and payroll tax-related transactions.
• Manage expatriate payroll setup, wire transfers, and related payroll inquiries.
• Record and report ACH payments, manual checks, and pay card transactions.
• Perform system testing and provide sign-off on all configuration and integration updates that impact payroll
• Complete ad hoc projects and perform other duties as assigned by payroll leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred but not required.
• 3 to 5 years of payroll processing experience required.
• Experience with Workday or a comparable payroll system preferred.
• Well-organized, self-directed, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong computer proficiency.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage pressure, and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured team environment.
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain compliance standards.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedules based on business and payroll processing demands.

COMPANY INFORMATION

• Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.