Specialist/Analyst (Payroll Operations)

Summary:

Duration: 4 months

Location: Tempe, AZ

Work Mode: Onsite, 5 days a week

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll data accurately by the required deadline.
• Consistently apply company policy and government regulations to all processing.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all payroll-related information.
• Review audit reports for accuracy and request corrections as necessary.
• Research team member inquiries and provide solutions in a timely manner.
• Possess knowledge of labor agreements and applicable processing requirements for specific workforce groups, such as unions.
• Organize and maintain records utilizing special processing to reduce occurrences of incorrect payments to employees.
• Adhere to existing SOX processing maps and requirements.
• Assist in special projects, system testing, and other duties as assigned.
• Document and update procedures.
• Analyze business processes, making changes as necessary to increase efficiencies.
• Analyze large amounts of data using Microsoft tools such as Excel/Macros.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent or equivalent training/experience.
• Minimum 3 years of working in a high-volume, multi-state payroll department and/or payroll, accounting, or human resource experience.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Understanding of CBA / Union.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with payroll systems (SAP preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience/training.
• Above average customer experience and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as a team player in a high-stress environment.
• Use of analytical skills to identify and address potential issues.
• Ability to explain and interpret complex payroll information to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word).