Remote Payroll Analyst — Precision & Compliance

CJ Schwan's; Hopkins (MN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Time off programs

Job summary

Schwan’s Company is hiring a Payroll Analyst to analyze, audit, and process payroll for 10,000+ employees. This primarily remote role requires careful handling of confidential data and strong knowledge of payroll regulations.

You will work with a payroll team and collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and timely payments. On-site meetings may be needed in Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN as required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Payroll Analyst or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of payroll principles, regulations and best practices.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Excel.
• CPP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and verify timekeeping records for accuracy.
• Process payroll data including wages, bonuses, commissions, overtime, and adjustments.
• Analyze and reconcile payroll data for timely payments.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in payroll records.
• Audit payroll activities for compliance with policies and laws.
• Ensure payroll processing complies with regulations.
• Verify prorations and retro pay calculations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in the system.
• Suggest improvements to payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and other teams to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/HR

Tools

Payroll software

MS Excel

Job description

Schwan’s Company is hiring a Payroll Analyst to analyze, audit, and process payroll for 10,000+ employees. This primarily remote role requires careful handling of confidential data and strong knowledge of payroll regulations.

You will work with a payroll team and collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and timely payments. On-site meetings may be needed in Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN as required.