Human Resources and Payroll Analyst

Job Summary:

The Human Resources and Payroll Analyst is a dynamic role that combines key responsibilities in both HR and payroll functions. This role requires an individual who can work independently to perform a wide variety of tasks with a strong emphasis on talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll processing, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of payroll systems, federal and state tax regulations, and employee benefits administration.

Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations:

• Perform talent acquisition activities, including job postings, resume screening, and candidate interviews.
• Manage employee relations functions, providing support and resolving issues related to employment.

Payroll Processing:

• Assist with setting up wage, deduction, and tax codes in the payroll system, collaborating with finance to ensure alignment.
• Conduct rigorous audits and quality checks to identify and rectify discrepancies in payroll data, maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• Serve as a liaison for Accounting, HR, Legal, Benefits, and Worker’s Compensation payroll data information requests.
• Interpret guidelines and relevant laws relating to tax withholdings, deductions, adjustments, garnishments, and imputed income items.
• Perform payroll duties while ensuring adherence to internal control policies and procedures.
• Research, evaluate, and ensure payroll issues and discrepancies are resolved promptly and properly.

Compliance & Auditing:

• Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Correspond with employees and local/state/federal agencies on various payroll data requests, such as Multiple Worksite Employment surveys.

Benefits Administration:

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.
• Facilitate new hire enrollment and provide ongoing support to employees regarding benefits inquiries and concerns.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll and benefits processes, implement improvements, and enhance systems.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll and benefits.

Special Projects:

• Assist with special projects or additional duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Analytics, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of federal and state tax compliance and garnishments.
• Expert time management, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various departments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to function well under pressure.
• Integrity and ethics that are beyond reproach.

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment with occasional travel for training or meetings.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical requirements

This job is primarily performed at a stationary desk in an office and can be done sitting or standing. Lifting/moving requirements are generally 10 pounds or less. There may be occasional need to crouch, stoop and bend. Normal workdays are between eight and ten hours and overtime may be needed to fulfill job duties.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the job. The company reserves the right to modify or change the job description at any time with or without notice. Employment is “at will”, and nothing in the job description should be construed as a contract for employment for any specified period of time.