Senior Payroll Analyst

MasterBrand, Inc.; Beachwood (OH); Remoto; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

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Remote work

Descrizione del lavoro

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to manage end-to-end payroll for 10,000+ employees across 40 states. The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, with responsibilities in tax reconciliation, W-2 production, and audits.

The position is remote but aligned with eastern time zone hours to support organization-wide communication. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of payroll regulations

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent payroll experience.

Mansioni

• Run end-to-end payroll processing for 10,000+ employees across 40 states and 6 FEINs.
• Coordinate weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Audit and reconcile payroll data, tax filings, W-2s, and related documents.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and Finance to resolve payroll issues and improve processes.
• Test updates and changes in sandbox environments before production.
• Support ad hoc payroll projects and provide guidance to team members.

Conoscenze

Workday

ADP SmartCompliance

Excel (Lookups, Pivot Tables)

Payroll Tax Knowledge

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, HR, or related field

Strumenti

Workday

ADP SmartCompliance

Descrizione del lavoro

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.Job Description:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Payroll Analyst to join our talented team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive payroll and tax expertise, a keen eye for process improvement and efficiency, and a customer-centric approach to delivering payroll services. The Senior Payroll Analyst will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing for 10,000+ employees across 40 states and 6 FEINs, supporting weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles. The candidate should be enthusiastic about leveraging technology to streamline operations and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams.This role is remote; however, candidates should be available to work a schedule that closely aligns with eastern time zone hours to ensure effective communication and partnership across the organization.Responsibilities:Independently navigate and fully utilize the payroll system (Workday) for research, reporting, analysis, and payroll processing.Create, gather, and upload payroll data into HCM (i.e., EIBs into Workday).Analyze payroll data to ensure accuracy as part of the validation process of payroll, for hourly and salaried employees.Identify, clean, analyze, interpret data, and effectively present to interested parties.Prepare settlement and funding documentation.Conduct thorough audits to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.Run off-cycle payrolls as needed, including equity related compensation and year-end reporting.Perform quarterly and annual tax reconciliation between payroll system and external tax filing cloud instance (ADP Smart Compliance), including W-2 production.Understand federal requirements for tax liability analysis and meet semi-weekly depositing deadlines.Monitor and update SUI tax rates in payroll system, and external tax filing system; as well as registering with new tax jurisdictions for withholding and reporting.Adhere to established SOX controls and provide documentation for internal and external auditors.Test software update releases, configuration changes, business processes, and other changes in sandbox environment as needed.Prioritize a customer-focused approach to payroll services, ensuring a positive experience for employees.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, IT, and others, to address payroll-related challenges and initiatives.Provide guidance and support to team members and stakeholders regarding payroll matters.Identify areas for improvement in payroll processes and systems, and lead initiatives to streamline and automate processes to enhance efficiency.Support ad hoc request and special projects as needed.Participate in rotating team coverage of centralized payroll inbox and phone line.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and payroll experience.5+ years of payroll and payroll tax experience, including multi-jurisdictional payroll processing (Mexico and Canada experience is a plus).Strong understanding of payroll regulations, compliance, and tax laws.Skilled in navigating ADP Tax Services and SmartCompliance EcosystemsProven experience in process improvement and automation initiatives.Effective communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in Excel, including Lookups and Pivot Tables.Ability to perform duties with timely and accurate delivery under rigid weekly deadlines.Exceptional acumen with payroll technology and business systems, Workday experience required.Occasional travel, and ability to work late on Mondays and Tuesdays as needed.Behavioral Characteristics:Inspire Change: Ability to challenge status quo with laser focus on continuous improvement related to efficiency, waste reduction, frictionless processes, and customer experience.Vigilant and Discrete: Ability and commitment to keep confidential information and systems secure.Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy.Analytical Thinker: Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.Proactive and Self-Motivated: Takes initiative to identify and address potential issues before they arise.Adaptable: Comfortable in a dynamic environment, agile, and open to change.Collaborative: Works well in a team, values diverse perspectives, and promotes a positive team culture. Ability to professionally communicate with stakeholders at every level across the organization.Customer-Focused: Prioritizes the needs of internal and external customers, striving to enhance their experience.Equal Employment OpportunityMasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Reasonable AccommodationsMasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [e-mail].