Payroll Analyst

5 days ago

Granite City, Illinois, United States Amsted Rail Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Analyst to join our team at Amsted Rail. The successful candidate will possess strong technical and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process multi-state, multi-union weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls for over 2000 employees in both the United States and Canada.
  • Ensure all aspects of the payroll cycle, including tax, benefits, wage attachments, etc. are processed, reconciled, audited, and transmitted accurately and timely.
  • Interpret pay policies, including vacation, LOA, disability, workers compensation, union contracts, government regulations, withholding exemptions, etc. and ensure appropriate amounts/deductions are calculated and applied to the various accounts correctly.
  • Answer questions related to exempt employees and pay process when Manager is out.
  • Create custom reports and analyze large amounts of information to support mandatory reporting, day to day and ad hoc business needs.
  • Utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to research issues, perform root cause analysis, and make recommendations for changes.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation to substantiate data entry requests.
  • Assist with gathering data for internal and external auditing of payroll policies and procedures.
  • Document and implement procedures for continual automation of payroll processes.
  • Coordinate with RPA (Robotic Process Automation) team for optimizations to payroll system for testing, new reporting, reporting enhancements, and troubleshooting issues as they related to the processing of payroll.
  • Handle monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and correct issues as needed ensuring compliance with Finance.
  • Work closely with Management (internal/external) in planning large-scale projects.
Requirements
  • Associates Degree in Finance/HR or 3+ years comparable experience.
  • Experience using Ultimate Software (UKG) and/or Kronos (Workforce Dimensions) timekeeping, or an HR system similar.
  • Must demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills and can prioritize work, with an emphasis on the accuracy and attention to detail coupled with ability to meet weekly deadlines.
  • Ability to multi-task and work under various conditions that may include frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Must be capable of working and performing independent of direct supervision.
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel and SAP or other financial software.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proven experience as a Payroll Analyst, Payroll Coordinator, or similar role.
  • Working knowledge of account reconciliations and general ledger processes.
  • Instills trust with others through personal communication style, approachability, professionalism, accuracy and follow-through on commitments and deadlines.
  • Deep functional expertise to ensure depth of understanding of state and federal payroll and tax regulations.
  • Stay current on state and federal payroll and tax laws for US and Canada.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong sense of employee customer service and uses positive reinforcement in conflict resolution or employee concerns.
  • High degree of organizational skills with an eye toward improving processes and methods of work, leveraging automation and technology to simplify and drive consistency.
Amsted Rail's Commitment to Affirmative Action

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to https://www.amstedrail.com/eeo-compliance-statements. To learn more about us, please visit https://www.amstedrail.com.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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