Payroll Analyst

• Job Title: Payroll Analyst
• Duration: 03 Months
• Location: Wauwatosa, WI 53222

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources or related field, or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive experience in payroll processing, including experience with multi-state payrolls, garnishments, and tax reporting.
• Certifications Preferred: Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) ,Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Thorough knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, tax withholding laws, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and people-oriented skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees and management.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to devise new approaches for automating payroll processes.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex payroll concepts to non-financial personnel.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as Kronos, UKG/Ultipro, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Ability to adapt to changing payroll laws, regulations, and business needs. Experience providing training, guidance, or support to team members.

Responsibilities:

• Executes end-to-end processing of weekly and semi-monthly payrolls to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Analyzes payroll and timekeeping reports to identify trends, risks, or discrepancies in data integrity.
• Conducts regular internal payroll audits to ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and internal procedures.
• Monitors the accuracy of complex benefit deductions, employer contributions, and garnishment processing.
• Reconciles payroll-related General Ledger (GL) accounts and resolves financial discrepancies.
• Prepares and distributes payroll metrics and tax reporting to help management assess operational performance.
• Coordinates year-end payroll activities, including the balancing and filing of W-2 forms and annual tax adjustments.
• Investigates and resolves escalated payroll inquiries and account discrepancies promptly to ensure financial accuracy and deliver high-quality customer service to employees and management.
• Recommends and participates in payroll-related process improvement initiatives while providing training and functional guidance to staff on updated system applications and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.