Senior Payroll Analyst (Chandler, AZ, US, 85224)

<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Summary:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">This role is responsible for the growth and integration of North America payroll and shared services and reports to the Director HR Shared Services.  Responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, ensures compliance with tax laws and analyzes payroll financial data.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Functions:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Serve as the payroll systems subject matter expert, leading and supporting payroll system implementations, integrations, upgrades and enhancements to the payroll and timekeeping platforms with quality customer service.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for employees in the multiple states in the US and Canada.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Act as the primary point of contact for payroll tax matters, including agency notices, tax registrations, state and local tax compliance, unemployment insurance accounts, and regulatory inquiries.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Monitor federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance while identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Lead the annual payroll year-end process, including planning, reconciliation, reporting, and successful completion of all year-end activities.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, bank statements, and financial transactions, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Collaborate closely with Finance, Human Resources, IT, Audit, and external vendors to ensure payroll operations remain accurate, SOX compliant, efficient, and aligned with evolving business needs.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Analyze payroll data and processes to identify trends, improve controls, and enhance overall payroll performance.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.   May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">4+ years of progressive experience with demonstrated responsibility for payroll processing and compliance.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience working with payroll and timekeeping systems, including system analysis, integrations, implementations, or enhancements.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.</li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Preferred:</p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience with ADP payroll and timekeeping systems.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience supporting unionized workforces.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience processing shift differentials, complex pay rules, or manufacturing payroll environments.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>