Payroll Data Analyst - Payroll Data Governance

JPMorgan Chase - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Payroll Governance Data Analyst will play a crucial role in analyzing data and ensuring data integrity within the Payroll Data Governance team. This position focuses on providing guidance and support to maintain the company's reputation as a leader in the industry by evaluating existing processes, identifying gaps, and developing controls to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the corporate Risk and Control Model.
• Coordinate Sarbanes Oxley testing, Payroll Controls testing, and additional audit requests.
• Conduct high volume data reconciliation, audit, and analysis.
• Identify root causes of problems and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly KPIs and metric scorecards for senior management.
• Apply quality improvement techniques by developing necessary analytics.
• Maintain, evaluate, and revise SOPs to improve efficiency and support business resiliency.
• Provide administrative oversight to JPM Access/JPM Platforms, including user setup and profile management.
• Assist in day-to-day project management and administration tasks for department-led projects.
• Ensure timely research and response to Payroll Governance inquiries, maintaining high customer focus.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Payroll and/or Compliance analyst experience.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including root cause analysis and attention to detail.
• Experience in collecting, transforming, analyzing, and reporting data to drive business decisions.
• Understanding of key controls and their impact on business operations and systems.
• Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment across teams.
• Experience with SOX Controls and Internal/External Audit processes.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency with Alteryx.
• Prior Oracle HCM Payroll experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• On-site health and wellness centers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Backup childcare.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health support.
• Financial coaching.