What does a great Payroll Analyst do?
   A successful Payroll Analyst consistently has a keen attention to detail and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in managing payroll across multiple countries and multiple US states and Canadian provinces with a comprehensive understanding of country specific practices, rules and tax regulations as well as US multistate and Canadian multi-province tax regulations. Maintains a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity and demonstrates strong teamwork skills. 
  
  
How you will provide meaningful contributions
   -  Assist in processing bi-weekly and semi-monthly Canada/US multi-state payrolls and monthly international payrolls for salaried and hourly employees and ensure the overall accuracy of employee data in multi-entity payroll processes. 
  -   Analyze payroll metrics and develop process improvement, automation, and scalability recommendations   
  -   Collaborate with the global HR team to prepare, review and deliver the monthly international payrolls runs for approximately 400 employees (Singapore, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Australia, Italy, Japan and Switzerland)  
  -   Manage the payroll inbox with the team  
  -  Audit employee payroll data, payments, hours, and off-cycle manual checks. 
  -  Administer new hire setup, tax form processing, timekeeping input, benefits setup, terminations, garnishments, and other functions. 
  -  Process stop, off-cycle and termination payments in addition to reversals and replacements 
  -  Assist employees with time and attendance issues. 
  -  Handle complex payroll issues, discrepancies, and inquiries with a high level of professionalism. 
  -  Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes across different jurisdictions. 
  -  Prepare and submit reports, including tax filings and other statutory requirements, promptly, for all international and domestic locations. 
  -  Support year-end reporting requirements and issue W2s. 
  -  Provide support during internal and external audits related to payroll processes. 
  -  Maintain Payroll General Ledger Account Reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. 
  -  Assist with payroll related General Ledger account fluctuation explanations. 
  
  
  -  Prepare payroll related journal entries and upload them into Netsuite system. 
  -  Conduct research and analysis to assist the department supervisor with special projects. 
  
  
  
Basic Qualifications for Consideration:
   -  Minimum 3 years of payroll accounting experience. 
  -  Bachelors Degree in accounting/finance preferred. 
  -  Knowledge of applicable international, multi-state and federal payroll and related tax regulations, legislation and guidelines including writs of garnishment, child support, levies, etc. 
  -  Experience in troubleshooting system related issues and determining corrective action(s) 
  -  Ability to research, reconcile and resolve payroll discrepancies within tight deadlines. 
  -  Ability to prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines with conflicting priorities and frequent interruptions. 
  -  Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. 
  -  Highly proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, V-lookups, complex datasets, etc.) 
  -  Must be a team player. 
  -  Experience with system integrations and new implementations. 
  -   Proficiency with payroll systems (UKG and local international processors)   
  -   Positive attitude and proactive approach to workload management  
  -   Experience working with different countries, cultures and across time-zones is a plus  
  
  
  
   
Preferred Skills / Experience
   -  Experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) payroll systems. 
  -  Experience with Netsuite. 
  -  Experience with Microsoft Office.