Payroll Analyst

$63,744 - $106,723/Yr

Jackson Laboratory - Farmington, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Farmington, CT

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Payroll Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert in payroll processing, ensuring compliance with multi-state labor laws and regulations. This role involves managing payroll activities, administering garnishments and deductions, and overseeing taxation for nonresident alien employees. The analyst will collaborate with the HRIS team to enhance payroll systems and ensure timely and accurate employee payments.

Responsibilities

• Manage all payroll activities, including off-cycle payrolls, ensuring compliance with tax and legal requirements.
• Administer garnishments, court-ordered withholdings, and voluntary deductions.
• Oversee taxation requirements for nonresident alien employees.
• Maintain expert knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation.
• Support strategies to enhance payroll efficiency and control.
• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and generate payroll reports.
• Ensure adherence to wage and hour laws, SOX, and other regulations.
• Resolve escalated payroll issues and provide expert guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and respond to employee inquiries.
• Handle final payments for employees in states with immediate pay requirements.
• Assist with bonuses, year-end adjustments, and other special payrolls.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures.
• Engage in payroll-related projects and initiatives.
• Recommend and implement payroll system improvements.
• Develop and conduct training for team members.
• Stay updated on Workday developments and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a business-related discipline required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• FPC or CPP Certification preferred.
• 5+ years of related work experience, including a minimum of 3 years in multi-state payroll and 2 years in the non-profit sector.
• In-depth understanding of payroll procedures and payroll tax regulations.
• Knowledge of California payroll laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in payroll software, specifically Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with software testing, tools, utilities, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Excel (v-lookups and Pivot tables).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (listening, verbal, written).
• Ability to train others with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Strong ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Ability to work independently, draw conclusions from analysis, and guide management in assessing outcomes.
• Ability to multi-task effectively with minimal supervisory oversight.
• Desire and ability to learn new technical skills and technologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a fast-paced, complex, and demanding environment.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to various sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $63,744 - $106,723 based on qualifications and experience.